It's the 23rd of December. The city of Tokyo is crowded, full of people shopping everywhere.
Christmas decorations are all over the streets. Cafes and restaurants are busy, and Christmas lights are all being put everywhere.
I headed to the Cafe Noir. It seems that they are open for business. I couldn't find an empty seat and table. Everything was occupied. So, I instead head to the mart to buy a coffee.
"This isn't the kind of coffee I want, but I guess I have no other choice..." I murmured.
They are busy back at the shop, so I instead head to the Mori tower to watch the city from above. As I get to the top, I then headed to the same spot where she and I hugged.
The air breeze from the top is so cold. It is windy, but gentle.
I then contemplate, while also remembering the first time I dated her, 'It's been three weeks since I asked her out... Should I take her here again?' I shook my head and smiled. '--I really should try something else...'
While being lost in thought, I then had a glimpse of the old man from Sapporo, 'Old man... I'm glad I helped you. If it weren't for you, I probably ended up ghosting her...'
I smiled as I look into the distance. While contemplating, a man suddenly approached me, "We are assigning you to hunt a person. You may do this tonight." He says.
I then raised an eye brow and looked at him with a glare, "I'll do it now. I wanna rest tonight. Don't you see it's holiday?"
His eyes narrowed, "What holiday? We don't do holidays, remember? Anyways, do what you want to do. Just don't forget the task."
I nodded. He then gave me an envelop and left.
As I look at what's inside, I then saw a picture of a happy couple, holding hands with a child at the center.
My eyes is suddenly producing tears, 'Seriously? Today? They have to die today??'
I slowly clenches my fists and gnashed, 'I... I wanna quit...'
I couldn't kill them during the day. I want to at least give them a nice time before they die, so I'll just kill them at midnight.
The time is now 17:00. I then headed back to the shop to meet with Yuna.
The shop still looks busy. Seats and tables are occupied, her father and staffs are working, but where is Yuna?
I then headed to the counter to ask her father, "Where's Yuna?"
"Upstairs. Are you two going on a date?"
"Yes."
"Good luck and have fun then." He smiled.
I smiled back at him and head upstairs.
As I approach the door, I then knocked three times and calls her name.
She then opened the door, "How do I look?" She asks.
I gulped and couldn't answer. I felt speechless, so I quickly looked away, "I... Uh..."
"What?"
I then looked down, "You... You look beautiful as always..."
I said it... I felt so embarrassed saying it, but I still said it.
She then laughed silently and tries to hide her smile.
She then lowered her head to look at me closely, "Shall we go?"
As I slowly look at her, she then winks her eyes on me and smiled.
Our eyes met, making my heart race while the time is slowing.
I then nodded at her, "Yes, let's go."
During our date, we first headed to the malls to shop. She shopped clothes, shoes, and accessories. She even insisted me to shop, but I'm not really into shopping. She wears and shows all the outfit to me, asking me if they're good or not.
After that, we hit the streets of Shibuya. We bought Taiyaki, fruit sandwiches, and crêpes. We enjoyed eating, then continued walking on the street after.
Sooner or later, the night approaches. Christmas lights around the streets including trees, buildings, and street lights began to light up. It was so shiny, sparkling non-stop, making the night so bright.
As we watches the beautiful dancing lights. Yuna then asks me, "Ryu, can you do this?"
She showed me her palm in an open wide, like asking for a high-five. So, I did what she asked me to do.
I showed her my right palm and opens it widely. She then slowly caressed it with her left palm and then suddenly, locked fingers with me.
She ends up holding my hand. I felt surprised, because I didn't even see that coming.
She smiled a little while also looking away. I on the other hand, was just staring at her, amazed.
Who would've thought she would make a move?
We then walked around the street, enjoying the view while also holding hands with each other.
She smiled at me, while also smiling back at her.
We were enjoying the night, but she must go home soon, because she still has morning work.
I walked her home, but we kept holding hands with each other.
We were walking almost close to the shop, when suddenly, she stopped.
We stopped by an alley, under a street light.
She was just looking down, so I asked her what's the problem, "Yuna? What's wro-"
She suddenly kissed me in the lips.
I was shocked! It was a move i did not foresee...
She suddenly stopped, to look at me in the eyes, but I'm still so shocked, "Yu-Yuna? Is that? Did you just?"
She then puts her point finger to my mouth to try to shut me up, and kisses me again. I on the other hand, eventually kissed her back.
She felt so warm as I hug her. My heart is beating so fast, while the time around is stopping, slowing.
We then looked at each other in the eyes.
Her soft voice called my name, "Ryu?"
So, I called her name back, "Yuna?"
"I... I..." She sound so shy, but I think I know what she's gonna say.
"I know." I smiled at her.
Her eyes then started to produce tears, so I hugged her tight. I can feel her happiness. She may have tears, but those are tears of joy.
She ends up hugging me tight, while me kissing her on the forehead.
It was a lovely night, under the cold weather, inside the beam of a street light.
A memorable moment, a memorable night, and a memorable day.
Is this the end of beginning? Or the start of a new beginning?
Either way, I'll protect her no matter what.
Because I...
I love her...