Chapter 29

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Summer festival finally arrived, I'm more nervous for it compared to when Aki first invite me. It's our first time hanging out together as a couple. But to be honest, my seniors seems more excited about it. They spend hours trying to perfect my whole look which I thought is a bit unnecessary.

     "Jeez, I'm so envious of your beauty! "Yukari said when they finally finished on dressing me up.

     "Haha, I agree. "Fuuka chuckled.

     "I gotta say, Takeba, you did an amazing job. Tres bien. "Mitsuru looked proud.

      "Tres what now? "Yukari looked confused.

      "Seeing Kiera-san has proven that girls looks nice in traditional clothing. I've finally comprehend. "Aigis mumbled to herself.

      "You guys are making me want to see the mirror so bad. "I chuckled at their reaction. They have been wanting to make it a surprise so even till now, I don't know how I look.

     "Well, prepare to be surprise! "Yukari said excitedly as she pulled out a mirror. Just like what she had said, I was completely stunned. Who on earth is that pretty Japanese doll looking back at me? Is that.........really me?

The red yukata with small flowers design looks good on me. Yukari had my hair up into a bun with hair accessories that matched perfectly with my yukata. Mitsuru applied light make-up on my face which brought out more of my hidden charm.

     "Woah......... "I was completely speechless, they overdid it but it's perfect.

     "Woah indeed. "Fuuka chuckled.

      "Now that Kiera had finished dressing up, it's our turn! "Yukari said before she threw all of us out of her room. It's really not like her to be anxious, but I think I know why.

     "Definitely a date. "I chuckled as I stared at her door. We giggled for a bit before we went on separate ways. I went back to my room and continued to examine myself in the mirror. I never felt this beautiful in my life. I guess I'm really a girl after. Suddenly, I noticed a few strands of brown in my purple hair. Did the color wore off again?

I continued to stare at the brown strands of hair, it really has been a long time since I last saw it. The color that I hated, and the color I grew to love. The name I despised and the name that gave me everything. Who am I? The sad girl who always have negative thoughts whenever something good or bad happens? Or the happy go lucky girl that everyone loves? Am I Strega? Or am I SEES? An enemy? A friend? It sadden me to say but......  I can no longer tell.

       "Kiera-chan, are you ready? "Fuuka called at the door. I shook my head to get rid of those unecessary thought. I stared at the mirror and brought out my usual smile, the smile that hides all my scars.
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Back in Strega's base, Jin was drinking a cup of coffee as he continued on his daily task with his laptop. That's when, he received a message from his sole family member.

With a sigh, he checked the message as he took another slip on his coffee. He choked on his own drink as soon as he caught sight of the picture that seems like a gorgeous Japanese doll. He placed down his drink and checked every single detail of the picture. It wasn't long before he found himself liking every inch of her. Until........ He saw the message that was attached to the photo.

You think I don't know who she is?
The Prince of my tragic princess.

On the other side, Shinjirou panicked and rushed to Naganaki Shrine. His hand held on tightly to his photo with a disturbing message.

You did well hiding her, but you can't hide her forever.
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I stared at Aki from afar, extremely nervous to walk up to him. He leaned onto the wall just beside the staircase, watching people went up and down from the stairs, smiling a bit when his eyes followed some children. He's in his casual wear but it just doesn't feel the same as before. Gosh, Kiera. You have been waiting for something like this for years! Don't back down now!

      "How long you have been standing here?....... Oh, I see. Come on, go get him! "Suddenly, Junpei appeared out of nowhere and caught me spying on Aki. He pushed me forward which nearly made me trip. I turned around to glare at him, he gave me a goofy grin and a thumbs up. After that, he left the area.

I sighed and turned back to the front, flinched when I noticed Aki's eyes on me. His eyes are wide open with his mouth parted, completely stunned. I turned away my gaze shyly, feeling a bit embarrassed by his focused gaze on me. Do I......look weird? Why isn't he saying anything?

      "........ Say something. "I mumbled, apparently, he heard me.

      "Ah........ Sorry, I'm just........ It's just that....... it's my first time to see you like this. "He slightly shifted this eyes away from me, face burning red as he gave me an awkward bashful smile. It's adorable, to be honest.

      "Then...... Shall we go? "He reached out his hand to grab mine but stopped just inches away from my hand, hesitate to take it. I chuckled softly as I watched him, with a soft smile on my face, I reached out and took his hand. After that, I lifted up my head to stare straight into his stunned eyes.

        "Let's.......go. "I said to him shyly. He stared at me for a while before he smiled and tightened his grip onto my hand yet gentle enough to not hurt me. We slightly chuckled at each other's red face before we started climbing up the stairs hand in hand, towards the summer festival we've long awaited.

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      "What the Hell are you saying that the ratings are dropping?! "A man yelled as the broke his cup of coffee, face burning red in rage.

       "Shouldn't I be the one to ask you? You're the one who designed her. "A man in a lab coat replied calmly with a stack of papers in his hand.

       "You think I don't know that?! "The man slammed himself back onto his office chair.

       "To think she recover from that stage we set up that fast and increase her stability of her mental state. I gotta say, it's impressive. "The man in lab coat commented.

       "....... I think I know why........ SEES is there for her. "The man sighed.

      "........ I may have a suggestion, but this may have a higher risk compare to the one we pulled off the other day. "

     "What do you have in mind? "

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