Unprecedented News

At the front doors of the Royal Palace, the guards looked at Gida and Makoto funny but said nothing. They opened up the doors to let them inside.

Akasan smiled. "This place hasn't changed at all…" He looked back at the front doors and imagined a memory that flashed through his mind.

< Anzu raised a large bottle of what was apparently alcohol. "We went bar hopping last night!" She took some large gulps. "It was really fun! You should come with next time!!" >

Akasan's smile saddened. He started to tear up.

Gida looked at him. "You okay?"

Akasan wiped his tears. "I'm fine, I'm fine. Let's keep going."

A familiar face with short pink hair and freckles came jumping down the stairs. She awkwardly looked at Gida and Makoto. "Who's the skinny guy? He do something wrong?"

Akasan suddenly had a big smile on his face. "Rieko, it's me, Akasan, remember?"