Then He Came

8/14/2019 Then He Came

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Chapter 1: The Findings

Aeri: Guys-guys, I didnt finish my english homework, did you?Rieka: Anio, who would do

Qieda: Well, I did.Aeri: SugeQieda, youre over reactingQieda: Its feels bad if we dont finish them.Rieka: She wont check it.

In class, Aeri looked out the window and day-dreamed thenthe English teacher threw her the duster.

T. Miera: Han Aeri Neul! If you dont pay attention, how are yousupposed to answer the next exam? I dont know how you passed

but the principal is looking forward to see you.Aeri: Why?Nakako: Isnt it obvious Aeri? You caught cheating, on Un-Haespaper.Aeri: I did not!

T. Miera: Enough, go see Mr. Dong-baenow!

Aeri dragged herself, as Rieka and Qieda watched, in horror.Aeri knocked on the principals door.

Aeri: Yabusaeyo, Han Aeri Neul nidaPrincipal: Sit.Aeri: Kamsam nidaPrincipal: I heard a lot of complaints about you Aeri.Aeri: Let me guess, all from Jung Mie Ra?Principal: I dont know how you do it. But,Aeri: I didnt cheat, sir.Principal: Do you know how much this school depends on Kim Un-

Haes family?!

Aeri startled as the principal stand up.

Aeri: Look sir, I am not going to apologize for something I didntdo. Anyaemasaeyo

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Aeri stood up and tries to leave.

Principal: You take one step outside, Han Aeri Neul. You nevershow your face in this school. Ever again!

Aeri shut the door and stood in front of Principal.

Principal: Wise choice. OrphanNo wonder your family throwsyou.Aeri: Leave my parents out of this. I will apologize.Principal: Dismiss.

Aeri went to the canteen and Un-Dae.

Aeri: Ye, kude, jusungumnida. For all the cheatings, that I wasaccuse of.Un-Dae: Umm.

Aeri walked out and sat on the school. Five years later

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Chapter 2: Get Here, Get There

Rieka was cooking in the kitchen. Qieda rushed to Aerisroom.

Qieda: Nani anatashi kore? Youre gonna be late for work.

Aeri: O, hurusei. Takaya ku moderanai! (O, quiet! Im really tired)Qieda: Aeri! Hayaku! If you keep it this way, youre going to getfired.Rieka: She hasnt done her paperwork, thats whyQieda: O, hontou ni, Aeri-sanGet dress!

Aeri drag herself to the showers, Rieka cooked breakfast.Qieda was always a chaos, Rieka is very laid back, while Aerirather in the middle. They have lived this way since high school.

Aeri: The truth is,Qieda: Eh?Rieka: Doushta Aeri-chan?Aeri: Im firedQieda: O, paka chun da neyo! (Dont be ridiculous)Aeri: Kedo, hontou ni, ikettai na undarou(But, really, I was askedto leave)Rieka: AeriAeri: And about the rents, I still have some money lefttoQieda: Dont worry about it,Rieka: We will take care of it for this month onlyQieda: And you, find a job. Heres todays news.Rieka: Dont just sit around, clean up this house and at 5Qieda: We will return.

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Aeri smiled. Qieda and Rieka left for the morning after thebreakfast. In the LRT, Rieka and Qieda talked about Aeri

Rieka: Aeri-Aeri

Qieda: Why is she always doing this to herself..Hontou niRieka: Baaga na yo, shi ga, phsycho jya ne, phsycho(She sostupid, she is a physcho really, a physcho.)Qieda: We have to find her a job, during lunch.Rieka: Yeah, meet you then, at Sushi King.Qieda: Ja, matta. Ganbatte, Rieka-san.Rieka: Haik! Ja Matta!

Aeri was at home, washing dishes, and making up theirbedroom. After she collected a black plastic bag full of clothes.

Aeri: Dishes done, rooms done, now the laundry

Aeri walked by an alley, looking around. While as, Rieka andQieda at work talking about Aeri, again.

Qieda: After this, well search around.Rieka: Um.Qieda: I wonder why is she always losing job

Rieka: First of all, that girl, she lose temper easily

Aeri: What are you staring at? Havent you seen a girl carryinglaundry bag? Huh?

The guy looked terrified. Back with Qieda and Rieka

Qieda: Thats true. And, she throws insulting words often

Aeri entered the laundry shop.

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Guy in laundry shop: Hontou, ni, its full, youll have to wait a fewminutes.Aeri: How you run your business? Baaga

The guy in laundry shop stayed silent. Rieka and Qieda wasdrinking their orange juice.

Rieka: She really does. You know what she really needs?Qieda: A caunselor?Rieka: A boyfriend.Qieda: With an attitude like so, who would like her?Rieka: Her face is okay, shes a little short, and shes smartshes

just hot-tempered.Qieda: What about that guy in your mechanical area?

Rieka: Who?Qieda: The mechanical engineer!Rieka: Mazuki-san? Mazuki Takeshi? O, muri-muri. They both arehot-tempered. Theyll start a fire, once they met.Qieda: Just a suggestion.

Back at Aeris, she finally got a machine.

Aeri: Takaya ku ne(tired)

While then, a car in black, inside was a guy in his 60swatching her, in a tinted black window.

Enough, go back to the company. Ive seen enough.

Aeri did saw the car leaving. Rieka and Qieda who waswalking around.

Qieda: If there was a miracle, we could return to the day wherethe scholarship receiver was announced.Rieka: And hoped that her name was called. I still cant believeSitoshi Nakako-chan had it. During the exam, it was a close call, Ibet her father braid the person. I dont get it, shes darn rich andyet she still receive scholarship. Why did she ever appliedQieda: But the best to do now is, to never look back

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Rieka: Its killing me, because, compare to Nakako, Aeri is morecut up for the medical scholarship. She wants to be a doctor sinceshe was 3.Qieda: Umm, ah! Look! The A.I. CorpOh I wish they were looking

for a digital photographer.Rieka: That company, they only accept people with at least 10years of service, theres no way Aeri can get in. Shes been fired 3times, since the last week.

Aeri got out from the Laundry shop, when back home andcooked for dinner.

Qieda: Okaeri! (Im home)Rieka: OkaeriAeri? Aeri?

Aeri: Wo, idarou(yeah, here)Qieda: O suge, you did all this?Aeri: Yeah, not much thoughRieka: You even cook my favorite omelette! O,Aeri: Its so simple, nothing bigRieka: Zukogeshi-Aerika, the best omelette maker in Nippon!Aeri: MoinoYou guys eat, Ill be back.Qieda: Chotto, where are you going?Aeri: Out, just awhile.

Rieka: But we found a job for(door shuts) youQieda: Well tell her when shes home, neItadakimasu!

Aeri walks slowly through the pavements, to the bridges.Staring at the nights dark sky.

Aeri: Mama, why is the night always dark? Why does this happento me oftenWhen is it going to end? So that I can sing a happysong

After an hour, Aeri was on her way home, when it started torain, heavily. A car in black, SUV, several men came to her frombehind.

Voice: Zukogeshi Aerika?Aeri: Eh?

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Voice: Come with us

The men covered her mouth and threw her in the car, shewas paralyzed and put to sleep.She woke up, her hand tied to the

back.

Voice: Ohaiyo.Aeri: Nani kore? Hana shite! (What is this? Let me go)Voice: We will, we have a preposition to make, you see.Aeri: Let me go, and Ill listen.Voice: If we did, youll run away, Aeri.Aeri: Howd you know my name?Voice: We have a job entry you see, and you fit every qualifyingcharacteristics

Aeri: What kind of job is it?Voice: Go home, they will be a letter in your post box. Read it,think about the offers, and show up, the day after tomorrow.Ahjussiuntie her. And Aerika, we never met. This never happen.

Aeri was puzzled, she was sent home by the bridge, that shewas kidnapped. She walks back home. By then, the police waseverywhere

Aeri: Ohaiyo, doushta ne? Jya me itte kunjeki? (Morning, whatswrong? Did something happen?)Qieda: Oh! There you are! Where have you been?Rieka: Youre free to dismiss now sirShes home, safely.Sir: Alright, if you have any problem, feel free to give a call.Rieka: Of course.Aeri: Im not sure else well. (recap)And Aerika, we never met.This never happen.Rieka: Are you trying to get us a heart-attack? Are you runningaway?Qieda: I told you, the job is a no problemWell find a wayAeri: Jya, suwo janna kutte(thats not it) I want to go get mail

Aeri left, and Rieka was puzzled.

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Rieka: Disappeared overnight, and suwo janna kutte is the onlything she said?Qieda: Now I am really worried.

Aeri walked to the landlady.

Aeri: Ohaiyo guzaimastaMigari-sanMigari: Ah! Aeri! We are so worriedhow are you?Aeri: Im fine, Im here to ask, is there any letters for me, and thegirls?Migari: Oh, haik-haik. Chotto matteo..

Aeri waited patiently outside.

Migari: Ne, Aeri-kun, take care of yourself, neAeri: Um, arigatou, Migari-san.

Aeri went through the letters.

Aeri:Rikozawa, Rikozawa, Tsubashi, Rikozawa, Tsubashi, ah!Zukogeshi. Ne, Rieka, Qieda.

Qieda and Rieka looked for their letters.

Qieda: Wah, Rikozawa-san, you got a lot neRieka: The company. Seriously, I told them to send it over to thechief, not me! Who is that from?Qieda: Papa. (sighed) Eh? Aeri? Nani darewa? (Whats that?)Aeri: A.I. Corp. Artificial Intelligence Corporation.Rieka: Sugoi? What does it say?Aeri: It says, I am needed for an artificial intelligence research.Qieda: Wah! Aeri, youre so lucky!

Rieka and Qieda celebrated behind but they stopped whenAeri threw the letter on the table. Aeri went to her room.Chapter 3: Who? What? When?

Qieda went after Aeri. Rieka took the letter and read them.

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Qieda: Doushta Aeri? You know how rare the A.I. give jobs? Rathersending a letter! Aeri, open updont be stupid! Open this door.Rieka: Qieda-kunIdarou (here)

Dear Miss Zukogeshi Aerika,

We are pleased to inform you that you have been recommend byour highest chief. Therefore, the job as a Research Team memberhave been applied to your name. Please show up on our meeting,this Friday. We are looking forward to have you in thecorporation. Also, we are informed of your interest, therefore weare delighted to give you a loan until you are finish with yourstudies.

Sincerely,

The Boards of A.I.,A.I. Corp.

Qieda: Does that mean?Rieka: I think so.Qieda: Aeri, open this doorRieka: Open it!

Aeri: O nandeRieka: The last few sentences, do they mean theyll give youscholarships?Qieda: Is it medical?Aeri: Iwa jya nai karaMuri-muri(Im not sureI dont want to)Rieka: Why not? They give generous offerthis is a companywhere everything is possible.Qieda: Its definitely not a chance to be let gono matter whattheir offer is,Aeri. They say, they know your interest.Rieka: So it has to be medic.Aeri: I dont trust them, what does medical has got to do withrobotic appliancesRieka: Shes right.Qieda: De mo ne, Aeri-san. Come meet them, well both go withyouRieka: Eh! Its work dayQieda-chan!

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Qieda: We have been good employers, have we? Why cant wehave a day off, desho?

Aeri agreed to go. That Friday, she got dressed, in jeans, and

Ts.Qieda: What are you wearing?Rieka: Aeri-kun, are you seriously going to show up on a jobinterview like that?Aeri: What?Qieda: Take off the jeans, and the Ts. This inappropriate for youto wearRieka: Especially for a meeting!Aeri: What meeting?Rieka: Want to argue? At least have a read on the letter, would

you?Aeri: A meetingQieda: Hayaku! Take Riekas cloth. Here.

Aeri went back to her room and changed.

Aeri: Is this okay?Qieda: Much better.Rieka: Pull her hair into a bun.

Qieda: You right. (done the hair)Aeri: How do I look?Rieka and Qieda: Like a profesional, and someone who will workat A.I. Corp. Yosh!

Aeri, Rieka and Qieda walked into a taxi, and they were ontheir way to A.I. Building.

Qieda: I cant believe that one of our friends are working here!Aeri: Im not even oficial yet

Aeri walked first, Qieda and Rieka stared at her.

Rieka: See, this is your problemalways taking things negatively.Qieda: By the way, what time does the meetings start?Aeri: 9, of course.

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The concierge table was occupied by a lady.

Rieka: Ohaiyo, watashiwa Rikozawa Rieka desu, Idarou, Zukogeshi

Aerika .Aeri: OhaiyoLady: Youre expected Miss Zukogeshi. Come with me please.

They arrived to a long red sofa.

Lady: Your friends, can wait here until the meeting is finish.Dozo,Rikozawa wa Tsubashi-kun.Rieka: Ano-ta, Aeri-chan, ganbatte!Qieda: Aeri, dozo!

Aeri nodded. She followed the lady to where ever she was

taken.

Lady: Ichizen-sama. Zukogeshi Aerika is here.Ichizen: Thank you.

The lady left. Leaving Aerika alone, with people circleling thetable.

Ichizen: Mazuki Takeshi, your new recruit.Mazuki: But she doesnt have anyIchizen: Do you want to get fired?Aeri: Sunimasen mina-san, (I apologize, everyone) But I refuse tobe where I am not wanted.

Aeri walked to the door.

Ichizen: Mazuki, if she leaves, the companys will go to black hole.You understand the states of the company, desu ne?Mazuki: Wakatta (I understand) Zukogeshi-san, welcome. You willbe joining this meeting. Please, sit.Aeri: Hontou ni?Mazuki: Hontou ni. Dozo.Ichizen: Great, I will approve every research you are to perform.

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The people in the room was surprised. The respectedIchizen, was doing something without thinking, no one dared toraise a voice. Aeri walked out.

Qieda: Dakara?Aeri: Im in.Rieka: Yosh! When are you starting?

Mazuki was walking and stopped awhile near Aeri.

Mazuki: Zukogeshi-san, lab 3. Now.Aeri: Haik. Now I guess.Qieda: Okay, well picking you up after work.

Rieka: And when were back, well celebrate.

Chapter 3: OPS-H1R0

Mazuki Takeshi was tough to impress, Aeri was hopeless.She was brought to a place where they were robots around.

Robot: Ohaiyo,Aeri: Ohaiyo

Mazuki: This is the program centre, where each and every robot isto be programmed, re-programmed, or deleted.Aeri: The last one sounds freaky.Mazuki: This is the observation globe. This is where all robots areobserved, until it became a limitation,Aeri: Meaning?Mazuki: We cant observe the capabilities of the robot, in biggerrange. In this very globe, every robot seemed to be working well.Aeri: Thats a bad thing?Mazuki: Its not bad, its troublesomeAeri: Explain?Mazuki: If our products are released, it was only tested in here, inthe real world, its very much different.Aeri: O, wakatta.Mazuki: Our newest project, settling all womens need of an idealfriend, boyfriend, and perhaps husband.

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Aeri: What?Mazuki: H one R zero. H1R0. Its under develop, because love is anemotional thing, we are incapable of programming it perfectly, sothis H1R0 robot, is complete with mechanical heart rates, a

cerebellum and feelings.Aeri: What do I do? Seems like you guys gets everything hereMazuki: You are given scholarship, on medicalI heard it wasyour passion.Aeri: It is, and whats the catch?Mazuki: Work while studying, well pay youyou come working,on course day, youre dismisswhat do you say?Aeri: When can I enroll?

Mazuki smiled and Aeri was already registered to an

expensive Medical College. She start working, and studying all atthe same time.

Aeri: How is the heart beat going?Scientist :Very well miss.Aeri: Shizuka? Is the body temperature constant?Shizuka: Nothing to be worry aboutHes doing perfectly fine.Aeri: Carry on the good work peopleI have to excuse myself,medical course

Shizuka: Be there safelyScientist: You know, since Aeri-chan took over the lab, everythingwas going perfectly well.Shizuka: I agree. But its mysterious why she could get in withoutany diplomasScientist: Doubtful indeed, but shes doing very well.

Aeri went back to the office the next morning. Everyone is ontheir seat.

Aeri: Ohaiyo, mina-sanO, doushta?Shizuka: The H1R0 project is complete.Aeri: Thats great, should we celebrate?Mazuki: We cant, it hasnt go through observation on field.Aeri: I thought the observation globe is used for 3 weeks?Scientist: It isnt enough. We have to see it on the outside world.

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Aeri: Demo-san, it has no faceits basically mechanicalwithartificial eyes.Mazuki: Thats why we are asking you, to develop an idea for aface, go home and think.

Aeri: What?Mazuki: We need the specific length, height, eye color, skin, andvoiceeverything.Scientist: You have 24 hours.Shizuka: Good luck.

The others leave with a smug smile. Aeri was still clueless.

Aeri: Nani? Nande? Doushta! (whispered) What face? Brad Pitt?Iyyak, Johnny Depp? O, Kaneshiro Takeshi? Ah! Okaeri

Rieka: OkaeriQieda: Hows work?Aeri: TroublesomeWhat are you watching?Rieka: DBSKAeri: Turn it off, its killing my head. (snatch the remote, andturned off the television)Rieka: Chigau! A, Aerika!Aeri: Just for awhileAnswer this

Ideal boyfriend resume

1.Body type.A. MuscularB. Very muscular.C. SlimD. Model like

.Rieka: Korewa nani desu ka?Aeri: Ideal boyfriend resume, I had to prepare for tomorrowQieda: Yay! Personality test

[after awhile]

Rieka: Finish.Qieda: Me too. When do we get the result.

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Aeri: Few more days. Okay, one more thing. What does a guyshould look like?Qieda: I dont care how he looks, he must have genuine heart.Aeri & Rieka: Get out

Qieda: Fine, Im going to showers anyway.Aeri: So, Rieka?Rieka: He must have sharp nose, piercing eyes, pouty lipsAeri: Pouty lipsRieka: Tall of course, muscular likestylish hair.Aeri: Stylish hairwhat else?Rieka: Umm, killer smileAeri: Great, I guess thats it. Thank you Rieka.Rieka: Youre welcome.

Aeri sends the paperwork tomorrow morning, then get backto the college.

Aeri: Shizuka-san, Shizuka-san. Heres the ideal boyfriend thing,analyze itand be certain with itShizuka: Okay, where are you going?Aeri: Class, am lateShizuka: Would you like to take the thing home, when its done?Aeri: Yeah, sure. Bye!

Shizuka went to office to sent it over to Mazuki.

Mazuki: Okay, lets send this over to the mask makersDr. Satoshi: This is perfect, I will definitely get on to this,immediately.Mazuki: Great. When will it be done?Dr. Satoshi: Tomorrow afternoon.Mazuki: Wonderful. Shizuka-san, she did say shell take it in,desho?Shizuka: Yes. She said, sure.

Aeri went home that night, alone because she had move outto a house nearer to her campus.

Aeri: Okaeri, oh chiga(great) Alone again.

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[knock on the door]

Aeri: Haik, chotto.Postman: Miss Zukogeshi?

Aeri: Ne, atashi? Nani?Postman: You have a delivery. From A.I. Corp.Aeri: From work? Its hugePostman: Sign here please.Aeri: Okay. Thanks.

Aeri opens it. It was a kid of 6 years of age, in his birthdaysuit. He looks perfect. Aeri calls the A.I. Corp, Mazuki.

Aeri: Moshi-moshi, oyasuminasai

Mazuki: Oyasumi, nani?Aeri: What joke are you playing on me? What is thing? Mannequinlike structure doing in my house?Mazuki: Thats H1R0. Dont you remember? You agreed to have it.Ah, you even signed it.Aeri: Signed? I didnt sign(flashback, postman paper) Ah! Thatsnot fair! I didnt know!Mazuki: Next time Aeri, read before you sign.

Aeri looks at the box from afar. Rieka called.

Rieka: Moshi-moshi, look Aeri, sorry for the sudden notice, but Imleaving for Britain tonight, for an emergency look overso, Ill getback after 3 months they say.Aeri: Leaving? But,Rieka: Hontou goumen neThe flight is taking off, I got to hangup, aishiteruyo, ne? Bye-byeAeri: Rieka! Rieka! Chotto! Ah! My life is over!

Aeri reads the manual.

Aeri: Kiss? Ai katta! Isnt there any other way? Well, I guess, I amthe observer now. Here goes nothing,

Chapter 4: Trouble Welcome

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Aeri kissed it but it didnt respond.

Aeri: Well I guessed its broken. Too bad, whats wrong?

Aeri examines and it sat.

Aeri: Sugoi! Chotto, Ill have something to cover you up.H1R0: Zukogeshi, Aerika. Lets be friends!Aeri: Okay, here. Wear thisits my friends. Your name is Hiro1.0, call me Zukogeshi-san.Hiro: Hiro, I like it.Aeri: Shh, everyone else is asleep. Would you like something? Illcook you something.

Hiro: Thank you. You cook delicious food.Aeri: O, please, you cant even taste it.Hiro: Can you explain to me, how it taste like?Aeri: Its, warm, just nice for you to feel the sweetness in it. Itmakes you flyHiro: Im not flying.Aeri: (laughed) Youre not, but your heart is. Its a metaphor.Hiro: Metaphor, a comparison that contains two words, a concreteand abstract.

Aeri: Youre right. Tomorrow, well go for a walk in the town. Itsounds fun, desho?Hiro: Umm, youre nice Zukogeshi-san.Aeri: Its getting late, I better put you to sleep now. Come.

Aeri tucked Hiro in.

Aeri: Good night, HiroHiro: Good night.

Aeri slept peacefully. Next morning, there was a 14 year oldlooking boy watching from aside.

Aeri: Ah! Who are you?!Hiro: Im Hiro 1.0, morning Zukogeshi-san.Aeri: Morning

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Aeri quickly phone calls Mazuki.

Aeri: Why is he growing?

Mazuki: It makes it more realistic huh?Aeri: Its freaking me outMazuki: Dont worry, he will instantly grow until hes in his idealage,Aeri: Which is?Mazuki: 23, like you.Aeri: Then, hell stop growing? O, I was having fun with hisyounger self. I am going to show up late today, because the classstarts at 9.Mazuki: Dont bother to show up, H1R0 is your job.

Aeri: So, I just have to take care of him?Mazuki: Teach him human value, thats the only thing that wasntprogrammed to him.Aeri: Wakatta.

Aeri brought Hiro around.

Aeri: No, you have to use the spoon, you cant eat it like that.Hiro: Oh, okay.

Aeri: Slowly.Migari: Who is that?Aeri: My nephewMigari: Hes adorable. Bye, I need to go to work.Aeri: Okay, bye.Hiro: Who is that?Aeri: That is, Migari-san. She used to be my landlady

Hiro experienced many things when he was with Aeri.

Hiro: Why are they running?Aeri: The guy stole the womens bag. Thats bad, Hiro. When yousaw a womens bag being snatch, you must run after the snatcherand get the bag, and give it to the rightful owner.Hiro: Why?

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Aeri: Because its someone else possession, stealing is bad. Peoplehates stealer, we dont want to be a person, people hates, desho?Hiro: Haik.

That evening, Aeri cooked muffins. They ate it Hiro seems tolove it. That night, Aeri tuck him in again.

Aeri: Want me to read a storybook before you sleep?Hiro: Yes, please. Thank youAeri: Once upon a time, there was a young boy who always crieswolf, and when the villagers come to get him, he laughed andsaid, haha, youre fools, they are no wolves here. The villagerswas furious and went back home.Hiro: Then?

Aeri: Then, one night, they were a pack of wolves surrounding theboy, he cried wolves once again, but no one came..He ran to thetown, as the wolves catch him, then the villagers came asking thewolves to leave,Hiro: What happened to the boy?Aeri: Well, he had cuts, and he apologized to the villagers fortelling them lies, he never tells a lie, ever again. The moral of thestory is, dont deceit people, or people will never believe you, youdont want to be the boy who cried wolvesthe end.

Hiro: That was amazing, tell me some moreAeri: Its getting late, Ill tell you another one, tomorrownow,sleep.Hiro: Oyasuminasai, Aerika.Aeri: Oyasumisleep tight.

Next morning, theres a full grown good-looking man aside ofher bed, watching her sleeping. She slowly opens her eyes, andthrown herself backwards.

Hiro: Dai joubu, Aerika?Aeri: Dai joubu, dai joubu. Uh? Hiro-kun?Hiro: OhaiyoAerika.Aeri: Ohaiyo, Ill get to shower and Ill cook you breakfast, okay?Hiro: Ill set up the table and watch TV.

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Aeri went to shower and cook them both breakfast. She hadto leave Hiro awhile to the Corporation to discuss about contracts.

Mazuki: Ohaiyo, Zukogeshi.

Aeri: Mazuki-san! About the contractMazuki: What else do you want to add?Aeri: I wont tolerate intimacy between human and robots, dakara,I add, if I or the robot have feelings towards each other, morethan friends, H1R0 1.0 are to be terminated.Shizuka: Dont you think that is a little too much?Aeri: I wont fall for a robot, how dumb do you think I am?

Aeri went home after that, since they were no classes until 5pm.

Aeri: Look at your hair, its a mess. Hand me the comb. Comehere.Hiro: Here. Aerika-kun. MoushikasteIf I were in love, how would Iknow?Chapter 5: M.I.L. (Missing in Love)?

Aeri was stunted.

Aeri: Love? Well, you cant ask me, because I never experience it.Hiro: Aerika.Aeri: Hmm?

The door bell rang.

Aeri: Can you get that? I need to take out the muffins.Hiro: KonbanwaQieda: Ah! Nani? Zukogeshi Aerika idarou to do ko wa? (Ah!What? Zukogeshi Aerika lives here right?)Hiro: Masta inu yo. Watashi, Hiro.Aeri: Qieda! IdarouQieda: Sunimase

Qieda stays as far as she can from Hiro.

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Qieda: Aeri! You arent suppose to bring a guy in your campusAeri: Hes not a guy, hes it.Qieda: Hes very good looking, disturbingly good looking. Who ishe?

Aeri: The latest inventions of A.I., that baaga Mazuki tricked meinto signing a contract. Muffins?Qieda: Oh, its been ages since youve made this. The last timewas when Riekas niece came. Its so good.Aeri: Hiro-kun, come. Muffins are ready.Qieda: Hiro-kun, you that close?Aeri: Dont worry, hes an A.I.Hiro: Aerika, these are good as always.Aeri: Really, thank you. He loves this banana flavored. Withchocolate rice sprinkles.

Hiro was watching TV.

Aeri: He enjoys watching doraemon, (giggled)Qieda: Ano-Aeri: Chotto, Hiro-kun, not to close to the TV, youll get blind.

Yeah?Qieda: Youre treating him like a child.Aeri: He is, I watch him grow.

Hiro: I am not a child, I am man now.Aeri: Oh, you are? Then Im not bringing you to the amusementpark anymore.Hiro: Why not?Aeri: Because man dont go to amusement park.Hiro: Do they, Qieda-san?Qieda: They do, but with their girlfriends.Aeri: Qieda! Youll spoiling him. Oh, its almost 5. I got to get toclass, I tell you what, can you look after him? Just for 3 hours, by8.30 Ill be home.Qieda: Okay.

Aeri packs up.

Hiro: Where are you going?Aeri: Class.

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Hiro: Oh yes, Friday, class at 5 to 8. Hurry homeBye!Aeri: Bye! Bye Qieda!Qieda: Be safe!

Aeri was at class, focusing, while Qieda and Hiro werewatching and eating. They click very fast.

Qieda: Your move.Hiro: Okay, checkmate.Qieda: Ah! Youre so good at chessI wonderHiro: Ano-san, Qieda. What is love?Qieda: Why are you asking that?Hiro: Im curious.Qieda: I dont know how to explain. But, love is when you sleep,

the person tucks you in, and read story books for you. The personcooks for you, eat with you, go to places with you, basically, whata mother would do.Hiro: Soukka.Qieda: Oh look, youre way in the leadOh, Im going to lose forsure.

Hiro went to sleep. Aeri went home by then, Qieda turnsdown the volume so that she wont wake Hiro up.

Aeri: OkaeriQieda: Shh, Hiros asleep.Aeri: Oh, (whispered and looks at Hiros room)

Aeri went inside and pull the blankets higher. Aeri went out,and opens her jacket.

Qieda: How was class?Aeri: Great, we learned about pneumoniaHow was Hiro?Qieda: Hes awesome, we played chess, eat muffins, watch TV,eat muffinsAeri: You said muffins twice.Qieda: But it was so good. And he asked me something.Aeri: He did? What was it?Qieda: What is love

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Aeri: What did you sayQieda: Think a mother would do for her childrens, he gets it. Itwas so cool.Aeri: Are you spending the night?

Qieda: Yeah, its a little late now.Aeri: You cant return, well sleep on the blanket on the floor likewe used to..Qieda: Id love that.

The next morning, Aeri, Qieda and Hiro had breakfast.

Aeri : Umm, umai!Qieda: Hontou umaiHiro: Umai

Qieda had to leave for campus.

Qieda: Sorry, I had to leave so soon. I promise to come by if I hadthe time.Aeri: Nandemo nai, Hiro will take care of meHiro: I will.

Hiro was drying dishes, and Aeri was washing it.

Aeri: Where should we go today? I was thinking art gallery, maybeTeppanyaki is nice temoHiro: Aerika-chan, kimi wo suki ni natte shimattandarou( I am inlove with you)Aeri: Eh? Hiro? Thats impossibleHiro: All those things you did for me, thats because you love me,desho? The muffins, the stories you tell, you brought me outtotown. You cook for me?Aeri: Hiro, moino. I told you, you cannot love me.Hiro: why not?Aeri: Because you cant.

Aeri stormed to her room and banged the door, she wasconfused. She fell asleep, and until noon came. Aeri got out fromher room.

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Aeri: Hiro? Hiro? Idarou to ko wa? Hiro-kun?

Hiro was nowhere to be found. Aerika scraped her things,

and she looked all over the town.

Aerika: Have you seen a guy kind of tall, and had aNo? Thanks.Ano-san, have you seenHiro, Hiro!

A man stepped out off the hospital.

Aerika: Ah! There you are! Youre giving me a heart attackWhathappen your face? Huh? Come lets go home..Man: Do I know you?

Aerika: Yes, Im Aerika, Aerika Zukogeshi? It must be the rain thatmade you cerebellum rust. Hurry. Taxi!

Aerika was more that relief to have found Hiro, a milliondollar project was missing, shes going to get fired for sure. Athome, Hiro was quiet.

Aerika: Im sorry I left you. But promise me, dont ever do thatagain.

Hiro: Okay?Aerika: Muffin time.Hiro: Muffin?Aerika: Careful, its hot.Hiro: Itadakimasu(eats and chew slowly) Its nice.Aerika: Whats wrong with you? You love these, you used to eatdozens of it.

That night, Aerika tucks Hiro in like she always does.

Aerika: Want me to read a story?Hiro: No thanksAerika: No? Okay. Night.Hiro: Night.

Aerika lays on her bed and speed dialed Qieda.

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Aeri: Moshi-moshi.Qieda: Oh Aeri? Doushta?Aeri: Are you busy?

Qieda: No. Nani?Aeri: About Hiro. He

Qieda: He said what?! Oh gosh, what happens then?Aerika: I went into my room, and when I got out, he was gone. Ilooked for him, everywhere.Qieda: Is he still missing?Aerika: He seemed like so, I found him, in front of a hospital, and

he has cuts and bruises, all over his face, it looked real.Qieda: How was he?Aerika: Hes different, usually when I tuck him in bed, he wouldasked for a story. This time he said no. Then, I cooked him hisfavourite muffin, he only ate one.Qieda: Its a possibility he would fall for you, I mean you treat himlike a child. Hell get tired of it sometimes. No worries, okay? Gosleep, tomorrow you have classes.Aerika: Okay, thanks for listening, night.

Qieda: Night, sleep tight.

Aerika went sleep hours later. The next morning, Aerikaawakens and theres no one beside her, like Hiro always does.She was puzzled.

Aerika: Hiro? Still asleep? Its almost 9. Thats weird.

Aerika prepared breakfast as usual. Hiro woke up, wearinghis boxers and Ts. He walks snooze to the table.

Aerika: You look tired. Are you okay?Hiro: Yes, itadakimasu. Do you have extra towels? I need to go tothe bathroom.Aerika: Bathroom? Are you okay with that? Ill grab one for you.Hiro: Appreciate it.

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Aerika takes a towel and handed it to Hiro.

Aerika: Ah! Wait, waterdid it hurt you?

Hiro: No, Im fine. See? NothingAerika: Okay, heres the towel.Hiro: Thanks.

Chapter 6: Hes not, is he?

After study, she went home. Hiro was out from thebathroom.

Hiro: Oh, okaeri, Aerika-san.

Aerika: OkaeriYour hair its wet.Hiro: Yeah, I washed it.Aerika: Wow, thats a breakthrough of artificial intelligence.

Hiro got dressed and wore his pants first. Then a doorbell.

Aerika: Chotto.Rieka: Surprise!Aerika: Rieka? Oh! Genki desu ka? Youre home early

Rieka: Yeah, I know. I got a promotion

Hiro went out of his room, with half dressed up and pulls hisTs when he reached the living room.

Rieka: Darewa, matta eru desu ka? (That, who is it?)Aerika: Oh its H1R0, the robot, the Ideal Boyfriend resume?Rieka: No, thats not a robotHiro: KonbanwaRieka: Its Kim Jae Joong!Aerika: Who?Rieka: DBSK! DBSK! TVXQ!Aerika: TB what?Rieka: His, my goodness.Aerika: It may look like him but, hes a robot, an A.I.Rieka: No, hes not a robot. He is Jae Joong.

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Hiro: I think so too, look Aerika, Im not a robot.Aerika: Oh yeah? Youre not a robot. Okay, but will you bleed if Ido this?

Aerika pulled Hiros wrist and cuts it with knife. Rieka wasfrighten.Hiro: Argh!Rieka: Aerika! Its bleedingAerika: He is a human.Rieka: Oh God! Quick bring him to hospital!

Hiro sits on the roller bed, while Rieka and Aerika wasrunning, on each side.Rieka: Are you okay?

Hiro: I cut my wrist, how do you think I feel?Aerika: Im really sorry, I didnt know!Hiro: Argh!Rieka: Aerika! You almost killed my husband!Aeri: Hontou goumen neI really had no idea.Rieka: He wont be able to hold a microphone no more. Its all yourfault.Aeri: Gosh!

The rest of the DBSK arrived, all were wearing a blackglasses, and a crowd of paparazzos following them.

Rieka: The rest of the DBSK is here. Hontou kakkoiAerika: Thats DBSK?Rieka: That day I told you not to turn off their concert, and youdid, thats why you dont know themAerika: Im sorry.

Aerika stared at the coffee station, and Rieka seating andjust listening to the music. Aerika decided to have a look on JaeJoong.

Bodyguard: Miss,Aerika: Im sorry I know shouldnt be here. Ill leave.Bodyguard: Hiro wants to see you.

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Aerika: Great, Im going to get sued. Konbanwa. Genki desu ka?Yunho: Genki? How are suppose him to be fine? He got his wristcut. What the hell were you thinking?!Hiro: Yunho, enough. Can I please have moment with her?

Micky: Were not leaving. She might kill youHiro: Please, Ive been living with her since the past weeks.Yunho: Fine.

Aerika was left alone.

Aerika: Hontou goumen neI really had no idea.Hiro: I forgive you. Yunho is always like that, dont be upsetplease.Aerika: I think I deserve it. Well, then. This is a goodbye. (hugged

Hiro)

Hiro was stunned. Aerika kept holding on him.

Aerika: Im gonna miss you, tomodachiiHiro: Aerika, IMicky: Your time is up, lady.

Yunho: Youre lucky Hiros nice enough to let you free without alawsuit.

Hiro: Youre being tough on her. Wheres Max?Yunho: Hes in Korea, his mother got sick.Micky: He promised he called.

Rieka followed Aerika home.

Rieka: Will you be okay?Aerika: Yup.Rieka: And if, Hiro is Hiro, then H1R0 is?Aerika: I guess hes still missing. Ill look for him in A.I. Corp, Ill begetting ready to lose my job.

Aerika went to A.I. but the whole building was closed. Sheasked the guard.

Aerika: is it closed?

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Guard: Miss Zukogeshi, ohaiyo. It is. Its summer, its closed fortwo months.Aerika: Right, summer. Thank you

Aerika wandered around the city. Looking at all the posters,she never took notice before. DBSK, they are huge. She wentbehind SM Prod. Building. It was a guy in silver Mercedes.

Hiro: HelloAerika.Aerika: Hiro?Hiro: Hungry?Aerika: Where would you go where no one cares of you?Hiro: SMs cafeteria.Aerika: Oh right.

Aerika was sitting watching over Hiro. Eating hamburger.

Aerika: Its so good. You must be really powered up every morningto actually work, for having this good food.Hiro: Actually, its the exact opposite.Aerika: How so?Hiro: Want to take a trip for a day as Hiro a.k.a Jae Joong?Aerika: Okay. Sure.

Hiro: Great.Aerika: So, DBSK has 4 members?Hiro: Five. Me, Max, Micky, Yunho, Xiah.Aerika: Oh,Hiro: Youll meet them, during practice.Aerika: Now?

Hiro pulled Aerikas wrist towards a room saying DBSKPractice.

Hiro: Aerika, sit here.Aerika: Okay.Hiro: Hey guys.Xiah: Isnt that the girl who injured you?Hiro: Yeah. Max isnt here yet?

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Aerika was looking at them being fools. Then a stormthrough the door. He yelled.

Max: Sorry, Im late!

Hiro: Max!Aerika: Changmin?

Max hugged Hiro and he focused to the girl who was sitting.

Max: Aerika?Aerika: Goumen, Hiro-san. I have to go(ran to the door)Hiro: Are, chottodoushta?

Hiro ran after and stopped by the door. Aerika walked

further.

Xiah: Whats wrong with that?Hiro: I dont know she seemed upset.

Yunho: Come on guys, take it from the top.

Max was not focusing. He keep missing on a step, and heyelled as he gets the last straw. Max walked to the restroomoutside. He splashes water to his face, and looked at himself in

the mirror, angrily. He wanders around the restroom. Later on,Hiro came.

Hiro: Max? Are you alright?Max: Im fine. Who was she? No, Hiro, who was she?Chapter 7: The Past Replays

Aerika went home and it was pouring rain. She just stoodthere, and letting the rain crush on her. Rieka came running.

Rieka: What are you thinking?Aerika: Let me.Rieka: AeriAerika: Let me be!Rieka: Youre going to get sick

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Aerika stayed quiet, then Rieka threw away her umbrella andstayed with Aerika.

Aerika: What are you doing?

Rieka: What ever you go through, I go through. Ihsaras promise.Aerika: Alright, lets go.

Qieda rushed to her home.

Qieda: I got a phone call from Riekawhat are you both doingstaying in the rain like that?Rieka: It was fun.Aerika: Yeah.Qieda: Until you got flus, and possibilities of having pneumonia

GoshYou guys should go to the doctors.Rieka: No need, we have Xanax. Well eat this and go to sleep.Well get better soon.Aerika: I need to go home, and clean up the house.Qieda: Where do you think youre going? Youre going no whereuntil you get better.

Next morning, Aerika together with Rieka and Qieda went toAerikas rent house.

Aerika: Im going to go clean Hiros room.Rieka: Okay.

Aerika sweeps and there was a necklace hanging on themirror. She took it and she remembers Hiro wearing it during theirfirst night.

Aerika: You guys, I have to go to SM again, to return something. Ileave the keys to you.Qieda: Where is she going?Rieka: Returning something that belongs to someone. You knowhow she is

Aerika dropped off from taxi. She entered without anyonenoticing.

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Aerika: Hiro!

Hiro turns around, followed by the other 4 members. Aerika

collapsed. Hiro and Max came running to her.

Yunho: Somebody help!Micky: Someone collapse!

The medic team in the center rushed to the scene. She wastaken to DBSKs resting place.

Hiro: So, shes going to be okay? Thank you.Aerika: Where am I?

Max: Youre in SM. Dont you remember?Aerika: Im fine now. Let go off me

Aerika stood up and walked to Hiro, putting something in hispalm, as Max watched in awe. Aerika walked outside. Aerika wenthome safely.

Qieda: What happened to your face?Rieka: You look palewhat happen?

Aerika: Changmin.Rieka: Doushta Changmin?Qieda: Here sit.

The DBSK went for an outing in a club that night. Max washaving more to drink tonight.

Hiro: Will you slow down, youll get drunkman.Max: Who caresMicky: Whats the matter with you these days?

Yunho: Youre acting all woozyand I know Max isnt like that.

Max went home with a girl to a hotel room. But all he dreamis about Aerika. The way she smiled to him, talked to him, care forhim. He woke up with no one beside him. He placed his hand tohis face. He got dressed.

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Aerika: Do you think these muffins are alright?Changmin: Of course, they always does

Aerika: Thanks.

Max smiled. He went back home, in a penthouse. Aerika wasat home. Sleeping. Rieka and Qieda talked about Aerika.

Rieka: Poor thing, Changmin was her bestfriend? They knew eachother?Qieda: It was now that I know Changmin sings. She must hadhopes for them.Rieka: Oh, I wonder what happened.Qieda: Me too. She seem so upset with him. She wont spill

anything.

Hiro came over to her house. Knock on the door, opened byQieda.

Qieda: Hiro?Hiro: The real thing. Is Aerika in?Qieda: Yeah, shes asleep in her room. Come on in.

Hiro kneeled down and swept Aerikas hair away from herface. After a minute or so, he stood up, had a final stare and wentoutside.

Hiro: Is she going to be alright?Qieda: Think so. Shes fineHiro: Im just worried because she fainted in SM this morning.After she gave me this, she left.Rieka: She fainted?Hiro: Yeah. Max was by her the whole time, when she woke up,she saw Max, she quickly left. I wonder, do they have historiestogether?Rieka: WellQieda: Um, no. Rieka, its getting lateI think you should go.Hiro: Maybe I should, thanks for the tea, its deliciousIll begoing. Oyasuminasai.

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Hiro left thinking about Qiedas hesitation in answering hisquestion. Max was not sleeping at all. He couldnt sleep withoutthinking, next morning he made a vow to meet up with her.

Explain to her. Aerika was waking up a little late for the morning.

Qieda: Morningsit, have some cereal.Rieka: Did you have a good night sleep?Aerika: Yeah, you guys are getting ready for work?Qieda: Unfortunately, I have doubts leaving you here alone.Rieka: Being sick and all. Hiro came last night.Aerika: He did?Qieda: He visits you, you are an envy for every girl in Japan rightnow.

Aerika: (laughed)Im feeling okay. I got to get to class, today.

Rieka and Qieda left for work, Aerika was in the showers toget ready for class. She was so focused in class, she did not payattention at anything else. After class, at noon, she walks outsideto the halls, and went out to the stairs. A man approached her.

Aerika: Changmin?Max: Hey.

Aerika walked away and Max followed.

Max: Will you give me a chance to talk?Aerika: You waste it.Max: Its not what you think it isAerika: Thats not what I need to hear right now. Annyeong,Changmin.

Max could not follow further, he stopped and with anexhaustion in his face, he almost give up. Hiro was up front,leaning on his cars tip. He said something to her and Aerika gotin. Hiro did not seem to notice Max being there. Max watch infury. In the car,

Hiro: Why did you left so suddenly?

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Aerika: Thanks.Hiro: Track 2. I think its written for you.

Aerika went to the dancing room, and put it on. Track 2, she

played. Aerika likes the starting. A person came in.

Aerika: I really like the startingMax: Then I did it.Aerika: Changmin.

Changmin walked to her as she struggles to let her self free.They went outside,

Aerika: What Changmin? Or should I say Max? Its enough what

you made me go through!

Everyone around watches them. Aerika took the stare andwhispered.

Aerika: I cant do say Id wait, when I waited long enough.Max: We can start this all over again. I can be your Max oncemoreAeri.

Max hugged Aerika as she was silent towards his actions.She lets herself free.

Aerika: Max? I dont want Max. I want Changmin, my ShimChangmin.

Aerika walks away, from behind Hiro watches the drama.What he thought is right. Aerika walks outside the building.

Aerika: How dare he show up on my nose, makes my day worseQieda: There you are!Aerika: Qieda?Qieda: Zukogeshi Aerika! Are you running away from yourproblems again? What are you thinking? That is the best solutionyou van come up with? Talk to me, Aeri? You would throw your

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last chance being together with Max? You would throw your onlyhope? I need answers!Aerika: Max does not love me, Qieda, Changmin does.Qieda: Are you blind? The way he hugs you, and look at you? He

realized what ever he did is wrongHave anything changed? Howglad he was when he is finally alone with you? Max is Changmin.He never changed, you did. He loves you, and you know thatAerika: who would leave the person he loves waiting in the rain?Who would leave the person he loves for fame? Let me tell youQieda, Changmin did, and he became Max.

Qieda stayed silent and looked speechless. Aerika lookedaway, while saying

Aerika: I will be looking for H1R0, the only thing that cares formeQieda: Aerika!

Aerika walks really fast, Qieda attempt to chase her but herwrist was held by Hiro from behind. The scene changed to a placewhere a wooden bench the setting sun ahead.

Qieda: Changmin was close with Aerika. They were bestfriends.

We were. One day, I was absent, I was told that he wants to seeAerika in school. After that day, I never saw ChangIm sorry,Max.Hiro: So they were dating?Qieda: Im not sure, Aerika was somehow disappointed with Max,she never spoke of him anymore. That day was erased.Hiro: Did she loved Max?Qieda: They were very closeeven after Aerikas parent death,Changmin was there. He is basically her notebook, everythingthat happened to her, Changmin knows. I envy their closenesssometimes, but I keep it to myself.Hiro: Does Rieka know?Qieda: Rieka joined us after Changmin left. So, she doesnt knowa thing. She was big fan of DBSK though. Thats how the idea ofH1R0 was developed. Now she likes Micky

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Qieda giggled. Hiro still thinking. In class, Aerika was called.

Professor: We have a transfer student, Shim Yoo Jin. Aerika-kun,youre in-charge of your junior.

Aerika: Okay.Yoo Jin: OhaiyoZukogeshi? Aerika?Aerika: Haik?

Yoo Jin: Changmins sister?Aerika: Yoo Jin? Genki desu ka?

Yoo Jin: Haik, youre hereSo you met my brother?Aerika: Yes, I did.

Yoo Jin: This is great, we have a double date, he must be reallydelightedAerika: Ma(Well)

Yoo Jin and Aerika shared the evening.

Yoo Jin: So what happened? After the last Autumn, youdisappearedAerika: A lot, Yoo Jin.

Yoo Jin: Do you still cook muffins? The one that Changmin likes?Aerika: Yes, but for someone else.

Yoo Jin: O, youre not with Changmin-nie?

Aerika: For Qieda-sanand Riekamy friends. I did see himrecently, hes famous now, desu ne?

Yoo Jin: Though so, he still calls us and asked about you, and ifyou return to your old house. You didntAerika: Am studying in the city, its too far awayso I moved.

Yoo Jin: I misses you

Aerika could not reply to the sentence Yoo Jin said.

Yoo Jin: Maybe next time, we can talk some more. TheresChangmin, go!Aerika: Yoo Jin

Yoo Jin: Both of you must have a lot to talk about.Max: Aerika.Aerika: I,

Yoo Jin: Shes free, she does not have any schedules tonight.

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Yoo Jin took Aerikas schedule, and wave it over. She ran andon the pavements.

Yoo Jin: Ill see you after you have dinner with Changmin, Ill giveit back to you! Bye!

Chapter 8: Triangle

Max drives Aerika to a park, and parked by.

Aerika: What do you want?Max: I need to talk to you.Aerika: You have, Id say, 20 minutes.

Max: I hate it if you give me that period thing, I dont know howlong this will take.Aerika: What is so difficult? I hate you, I left you waiting in therain, so that I can be famous. I cant keep promises, becausefame is more important than the last meeting with a childhoodfriendMax: Youre not just a childhood friend, youre my life. Youreeverything that Changmin is.Aerika: I waited. Changmin.

Max: I know. The contract signing is at the time too.Aerika: So contract is more important thanMax: I thought you think me as a friend and not more than that. Igave up, I shouldnt have.

Aerika closed her eyes, the tears came rolling down. She gotout from the car, and ran to the rails looking over the sea. Maxalso got out from the car. Aerika turned and gave Max a warmhug. Maxs fingers run through her hair. As she crouched inside.

Aerika: I didnt know what to believe. I just know that you neverdisappoint meand you didI hate you-I hate youWhy?Max: Im sorry, Im so sorry.

Max brought Aerika at his penthouse.

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Max; this is it.Aerika: Gosh, look how far youve gone. AmazingMax: Yoo Jin.Aerika: What about her?

Max: Shes sick.Aerika: Well take her to the hospitalMax: She has hemophilia. You know she was adopted. She, onlyhave about few months to live. She trying so hard to get you backwith me.

Max watching over the veranda and Aerika came frombehind and put her arms around his waist.

Aerika: Want some muffins?

Max: Id love to.

While they were fooling around with flours, a lady came.

Lady: MaxyOkaeriMax: Eh?Lady: Max-honeyAerika: Honey?Max: Wait, who

Aerika: I thought I could trust you, but I can see you cant betrusted at all.

Aerika stormed off the door, as the womens hand all overhis neck and chest. Aerika went home, alone again. Aerika pilesher head with medical books. She became obsessed with medic.She was serious, no fun person after that. One day, Hiro cameover.

Hiro: How are you?Aerika: Bue? Nan gwenchanha.

Hiro acted drastically by taking the papers Aerika wasreading. It drives her madHiro hled it up high behind his head.

Aerika: Give me!

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Hiro: Youre not even eating last night dish I bought for you, andyou are telling me that youre okay? How stupid do you think Iam? Hah? You even have panda eyesAigoAerika: Ill eat them later.

Hiro: Its bad already. Don.t bother. Come, lets go out and havesomething to eat.Aerika: At night?Hiro: Should we wait till morning so that you can be half dead byme?Aerika: Araso- Why are you so meanHiro: Im being mean? Im saving your life

Hiro accompanied Aerika under the parking lot, under the SMbuilding it self.

Hiro: Are you going to keep it to yourself and not talk about it orare you going to spill it out for me?Aerika:Hiro: If thats the way you want it, thenfine.Aerika: Its not that I dont want to tell you, but, I wanted to forget,and I couldnt because you were related to him.Hiro: Im listening.Aerika: He was my bestfriend. I waited for him, last day of school,

he promised that he will come and see me. But I waited-andwaited until its finally winter. He didnt come. He let me down.Hiro: Thats the reason? The reason for you to be mad?Aerika: Should they be more? I trusted this person and heditches me to the live that he has now. Im glad that he is happywith it.Hiro: He was never happy with it, Aeri. Never. He would cry in themiddled of the night, writing songs and end them with soulfulwords.

Hiro stood up from the tip of the car and asked Aerika toface him.

Hiro: Forgive, forget, and find someone new.Aerika: I dont know who elseHiro: Im here, Im always here. I need you.

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Aerika hugs Hiro.

Hiro: You dont know how lonely it was. Why bother having all the

looks, the voice, the talent, when you go back home, and theresno one else to share with. My life have been so small before I metyou, Aeri.Aerika: That is so sweetHiro: Im not pretty good at this but, Ive been wanting to saythem out loud.Aerika: What is it?Hiro: Will you be my girlfriend? I know its so sudden, but..gosh,how do I explain thisAerika: I will. Hiro, JaejoongI will be your girlfriend.

Hiro was covered with mixed emotion and he hugged her.Just when the sun sets, they both shared a kiss. They spendtheearly evening, near a bridge, sitting side by side.

Hiro: Honestly that was my first.Aerika: What? The kiss?Hiro: Im embarassed.Aerika: Dont beIts my first alsoI think we did great

Aerika walks away and laugh.

Hiro: What did you say?

Hiro drove Aerika home.

Hiro: Call me.Aerika: No, Ill wait for you to call me.Hiro: Alright, whoever is missing more, should call

Aerika couldnt sleep thinking about Hiros cute proposal.Finally, she feels, her love is return. Then her cellphone rang.

Aerika: YabusaeyoHiro: I miss you.

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Aerika: Not even 3 hours passed, already missing me that much, Iwas going to callbecause you took too long.Hiro: Hahahow are you? Hows your day today?Aerika: Im goodMy day is shocking, surprising, amazing, and

very happyDont you have recordings tomorrow?Hiro: I want to hear your voicebefore bed.Aerika: Aah~I want to hear you sing the worst version ofmiroticHiro: Why the worst?Aerika: Please~

Hiro sings it and they both stayed on the phone all night.

Then He Came

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