"When are we gonna do this, though?" Ren asked.
"We don't need a particular time to do it. We will just wait for them to pull out the red flag. Once they make a move on us, we will be on with the plan. As for now, we should remain silent." Ae Rin replied.
*Ding!*
"Oh, that's mine." Kyou looked at his phone lying on the table and went to check.
He hesitated when he saw the notification.
He hurriedly turned to look at Ae Rin, "Hey! Tomorrow is our graduation ceremony! I almost forgot! Just saw some chats from the class group. There's a celebratory party tomorrow after school...What do you think? Should we go...?"
"Oh, yeah, you're right! I didn't have track of the time! Seo Yoon was talking about it yesterday. I think we should go!" She said excitedly.
"NO! What if something happens to both of you? I can't allow that." Ren interrupted their conversation.
"Please, let us go...please, please?" Ae Rin grabbed her brother's hand and looked at him with pleading eyes.
Ren couldn't win over this.
"O-okay, fine! Just don't get yourself into trouble! And keep an eye on Kyou." Ren sighed and went to his room.
" Heh. You sure can make your brother agree to anything." Kyou smiled.
"It's just a piece of cake!" She replied with a triumphant grin.
"By the way, who's giving the party? I heard it was a student from our class." She asked curiously.
"I can't believe you don't know who it is. She's been with you every second of your time at school! It's Seo Yoon!" He sighed in disbelief.
"I-is that so? No wonder she kept talking about it. It would be perfect to have a grand celebration at such a big house like her's." She replied.
" Well, good night. We have a long day ahead of us tomorrow." Kyou smiled and waved goodbye as he walked towards his room.
*Next day*
"Kyou!! We are going to get late for school! Hurry the hell up!" Ae Rin banged at Kyou's door.
"Yeah, I m coming!" He yelled and opened the door.
As they were about to get out of the house, Ren's voice called out from behind and both of them halt in their tracks.
"Rin! I m going to a meeting in Chicago with an important client. I won't be returning until tomorrow night. If there's an emergency, don't hesitate to contact me." He smiled and hugged Ae Rin.
"Sure. Don't worry about us. We'll be alright. Have a safe journey!" She waved goodbye to him and both of them hurry down the street.
*At the graduation ceremony*
"Today, we are about to say farewell to many of our bright students who have done so much for the school with their talents and-......" After the President's boring speech, he called out the names of the graduates.
"- And they are; Seo Yoon, Kim Ae Rin, Kyou Agatsuma-..."
Everyone clapped and cheered as the graduates went onto the stage.
*After school*
" Ok, guys! The party is at 5:00 pm. Hope to see you there!" Seo Yoon reminded everybody and turned to look at Ae Rin.
"And you! Whenever I invited you over to my house for a friendly gathering, you always wear a gloomy and simple dress! This time I won't allow it. You will come with me to my house. I will prepare you PROPERLY this time!" She grinned ear to ear.
"What? I don't need any of that! I'm fine with just the way I dress!" she protested.
"That won't do! C'mon, it's our graduation party! You can't refuse me. It's 3:00 pm already. Let's go!" She said as she grabbed her sleeve and dragged her all the way to her house.
She took her upstairs to her huge room and made her sit infront of the dressing table.
Seo Yoon spent a whole hour on Ae Rin.
"Whew! Finally done! You can look at the mirror now."
Ae Rin raised her head and gasped when she saw herself in the mirror.
Her long, shimmering black hair was left open. It was neatly combed and placed over either side of her shoulder. Her bangs were beautifully styled and curled at the side.. A sweet shade of eyeshadow on her eyelids with a bit of pink blush on her cheeks and the matte, red lipstick on her lips made her look like a rose.
She was wearing an elegant, red gown and matching heels.
"Wow...." Ae Rin's mouth was agape.
"Heh! So shocked that you don't have any words to say, huh?" She smirked proudly.
It was 5:00 pm by the time Seo Yoon got ready.
She headed downstairs along with Ae Rin who offered to help her to welcome the guests when they arrive.
Soon enough, their friends and classmates arrived and they ushered them inside.
All of their eyes were lingering on Ae Rin; Male as well as female students. She was already the most beautiful girl in their school, but now she looks like a goddess. They showered her with compliments and she thanked them in return.
After dealing with them, her eyes wandered around the hall where all the students were gathered, having drinks and juices.
"Are you searching for Kyou?" Seo Yoon approached her with a sly smile.
"I was just wondering where he is..." she replied worriedly.
Seo Yoon giggled and patted on her shoulder, "Don't worry, he will come soon. As for now, let's go and chat with Ayumi and the others!"
"Sure, let's go." She smiled.