"Aqua Chrysalis houses the most bizarre tenants who call each other by their animal code names. In this jungle of a building.I hate humans.

One moment they say they like something. Then, the next moment they say they hate it.

One moment they get along. The next moment they fight.

They're hopeless, hypocritical beings who are proud and weak.

They continue to hurt people. To destroy what they have in their hands.

In an endless cycle.

That's why I decided not to make any friends.

My name is Butterfly.

Well actually, my name is really Cho. My name means 'Butterfly', so people started calling me that. Since when? I don't remember.

I think the name suits me. Butterflies silently flutter about from flower to flower, watching the world unfold as time moves forward. And keeping distance from interfering in the business of others.

That is the kind of person I am."

Mr. Shark and Miss Butterfly

I was being vigilant on my way home. I had the feeling someone was following me, but there were no obvious signs. It was either they were really good stalkers or I was being paranoid.


Suddenly, my cellphone rang. I picked it up thinking it was Isuru.


I began to hear footsteps behind me that seemed to follow me wherever I went. My uneasiness gradually built up until I couldn't stand not doing anything.


I decided to run. I didn't dare look back.


I stopped running once I got to the train station. There were many people around. I assumed that whoever was following me wouldn't make a move in a place crawling with eye witnesses.


"Butterfly. Where are you going?" I heard a faint voice.


I turned around. I couldn't pinpoint anyone behind me who might have said that.


"So it's true that you left Aqua Chrysalis?" I heard it again.


Chapter 44