In the hallway of an engagement banquet that was held tens to hundred miles away from the city, Himari met someone unpleasant.
She returned the stare with an unbothered look in her eyes.
"...you don't seem surprised to see me here," said that person.
Himari shrugged, "It's just meeting you here, Kikyo. Why should I be surprised?"
Her answer bittered Kikyo's smile.
"Okay... I won't hold you back," said the lady who dressed in a cream-colored dress, "See you in the hall."
Himari just gave Kikyo an indifferent nod before she quickly turned around and resumed her steps. Without her knowing, Kikyo continued staring at her back with a complicated gaze.
"...did she also know that Jun's here?"
Although a few months had passed since Jun stopped bothering Himari again, Kikyo still felt uncomfortable.
Her desire to be with that man wasn't as fiery as before but, the crackling embers had yet to extinguish properly.
