3rd POV:
"You start school on Monday, daughter. Make sure you get along with her."
"Yes Father."
"Go and check out the school. There probably aren't a lot of people there right now."
"Yes Father."
"Be careful. Use your brain."
"Yes Father."
Rika's POV:
After my last class, I packed up my books and left the room as quickly as possible. I was not going to stay after school today. But instead of calling Azumi to send the car, I walked out of the school gates and turned left.
I sighed, trekking quietly down the sidewalk. After a while, I found the small park. There was a wide open, grassy field dotted with wildflowers along with a play structure and swings on the dirt part of the park. It was a nice clear day, cool and just a bit windy. The sun was warm on my face. It was already late spring. I couldn't wait for summer break. I could probably ask Mom and Dad for a vacation, all by myself, somewhere far, far away from here. I sat down on the swing and started swinging. I was not going to go home for a while.
Ring.
I stopped swinging and found my phone in my bag. Kimiko. I tossed the phone back into my backpack. Screw it all. Instead, I sat on the swing and read my books.
"Rika-senpai?"
Huh? Who? I looked up and found Haruhi standing in front of me, carrying a paper bag loaded with-
"Instant coffee?" I said, eyes widening. Akane had loved that stuff.
Haruhi nodded. "Yeah. Have you ever had some before?"
"Uh-huh," I nodded and smiled at the resurfacing memories. "It's pretty good.
Can't beat hot chocolate though."
She grinned, sitting down at the swing next to me. "What are you doing here? I thought you were going to officially join the Host Club today."
"I was supposed to, but forget it." I replied with a sigh.
"What happened?"
Aw, Haruhi's so innocent. I smiled. "It's nothing to worry about."
"Does it have something to do with that attack?"
