“Azainen has that crazy ultra nationalism thing going on. Unless you’re a Batgardian, they will not accept you into their folds. There are groups that are fighting against that but they are small and silent. The islands of Toranin are also a good option with a very developed civilization. But their justice system is just as harsh and their communication with Elenrago is so tight that we may be convicted there as well. The other countries just seem less developed and a pain to live in. English isn’t a main language in those countries too so communication could prove to be difficult.” said Hori.

“Yeah. You’re right. I guess my international knowledge is kinda lacking.” said Hellen awkwardly.

“See? It's always nice to have friends and family to bounce ideas with and talk it out. We’re going to stand together, okay?” said Mew as she smiled happily.

“But this is bad. The very confrontation could be happening in weeks if not days because the footage of you three definitely exists. If we somehow delete it. But I can't, it's super important evidence in finding that missing idol.” said Hellen.

“See. You’re worried about us but you’re also working to save someone else. Both are great qualities. Caring about both of us is good. It just shows that you’re a really great person, Hellen.” said Mew.

“Yeah. Thanks. But I still can’t seem to understand what is the right choice here.” said Hellen.

“Choose both. Protect us with your strength and save that girl also. Don’t just assume that you won’t be able to do both” said Mew.

“Ahh, maybe you’re right. Maybe I’m also underestimating myself.” said Hellen with a contemplative expression.

But Hellen still couldn’t stop gritting her teeth, there was a knot in her belly and tension in her body that she struggled to release.

“What about Klancy? He hates Hori and every criminal on earth. He knows of the Tenma case and if he finds out that Hori is free. He is sure to go after her.” said Hellen.

“Then confront him. Talk to him. I’m sure he is wrong. There is no way hatred can be the right answer.” said Mew.

“But what if he won’t listen?” pondered Hellen.

“It's worth a try. You’re all detectives. I thought you needed to be smart in order to be one. If you’re not smart enough to confront the truth that putting people in prison is wrong. You’re not a great detective, just a lunatic who is obsessed with solving mysteries.” said Mew with a frown.

“I’m scared. He is the one who taught me everything, the basics of being a detective. I looked up to him. And now I’m supposed to confront him and say that everything he believed in and worked for god knows how long is wrong?” gasped Hellen.

“You have to try. I won’t compromise in my love for you and for the people around me. So why are you compromising your fighting spirit?” asked Mew.

Hellen paused for a moment. He blinked while peering into Mew’s questioning eyes and pondered.

“I…in my head I must have imagined what a hero of justice would look like. And it looked similar to Klancy. I must have internalized it. I…must have been clueless as to what I’m supposed to do. So I…secretly copied what he was doing. Did what he told me to do. For the longest time.” said Hellen as she held her head in distraught.

“Well, now you have a clue. If you trust in love then love will guide your way. You don’t need to hold onto mental images of the past.” said Mew.

“Yeah…trust huh.” said Hellen with a sad look.

“I didn’t trust love. I didn’t trust Mew and lied to her, killed dad. It was the biggest mistake of my life. Please don’t repeat this Hellen. Learn from this.” said Hori as she hugged her from behind.

“I…yeah. I should challenge him. Because I’m on the side of love. If I give up then he’ll be left clinging to his own mental images as well.” said Hellen.

“Yeah. Those religious fanatics and moralists. They hung onto their belief because they lack love. They never truly cared for others or for themselves. That’s why they suffer.” said Mew earnestly.

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“Yeah. Without morality. I wouldn’t be able to tell right from left, wrong from right. I…I don’t have the right to make fun of Salim or any religious believer. I still have so many ideas on what is good and right. The longer I live the more torturous these ideas are becoming. I threatened to kill Juniper today. She learned the truth that Hori was alive. I…I didn’t expect my own guilt to eat me this badly. I just did what I had to do. I did without thinking.” said Hellen.

“Maybe that’s not so bad. Doing things without thinking. Why do you need to think? I don’t think when I kiss Hori and have sex with her.” said Mew.

“Huh, you don’t?” asked Hellen.

“Yeah. My first time was just like that. Hori looked so tired and distraught. I knew something was up. Mom and dad, didn’t care. She looked miserable during dinner so I entered her room after. I asked her what was up. She told me everything was fine but I probed her until I heard that she was bullied in school. Some bitch got jealous because Hori’s grades were higher than hers or something.” said Mew with frown.

“Yeah. She pulled me and threatened me to do her homework. And when I said no, she and her friends beat me up. They didn’t hit my face but kicked and punched me all over my body.” said Hori with a depressed expression.

“I did ask her where she was hit. Then pulled off her clothes to see that she was beaten and bruised on certain parts. It honestly pissed me off! I swore that day to beat them up tomorrow but Hori told me to stop.” said Mew.

“Yeah. I didn’t want Mew to get into trouble.” said Hori.

“That’s not good, Hori. Those bastards won’t stop until they get some knuckle sandwich. I oughta teach them good.” said Mew.

“Hehe. You’re almost talking like it happened yesterday.” said Hellen with a smile.

“Of course, I remember it like it happened yesterday!” said Mew.

“Then, what happened next?” asked Hellen curiously.

“Well, I still argued against Hori. Told her that she should fight too.” said Mew.

“I then cried. She was raising her voice and I was so distraught at my lack of ability to fight that I bursted.” said Hori.

“I didn’t mean to upset her. But she looked so vulnerable and adorable. I hugged her, caressed her. Like she was my own child I sheltered her in my arms.” said Mew.

“I was…so lonely that I kissed her on the mouth without thinking.” said Hori.

“Yeah. I kissed her back. And next thing we were on Hori’s bed making out. I took my clothes off and the rest of the night was very hot and intimate.” said Mew.

“I’m still happy that I did that that day, Mew. No matter what anyone else says.” said Hori.

“Yeah, I know.” said Mew as she looked over to Hori from above Hellen.

“That was a great story to hear.” said Hellen.

Hellen smiled weakly towards Mew. Then a sudden fear emerged from inside. It wasn’t a fear of loss per se. But rather a fear of gamble, fear of change.

Hellen gulped and slowly closed in on Mew. She gently pecked Mew’s lips.

“I feel pretty lonely too. I don’t wanna hold back. Knowing that anything could happen tomorrow I wanna live…totally. Without holding back.” said Hellen.

“Oh, Hellen.” said Mew as she wrapped her arms around Hellen and locked lips with her.

The wetness and tenderness of her lips felt like honey to Hellen. It was her first kiss. Why has she been avoiding this tenderness for so long, Hellen didn’t have any clue.

“Hmm. You two do look sweet. Don’t just start kissing without me tho” said Hori with pout and kissed Hellen on the cheek.

“Hehe. I see why Mew loves you so much, Hori.” said Hellen as she grasped Hori’s hand. It was so small and fair skinned. She pulled from her hand, Hori went along with it and suddenly Hori was lying on top of Hellen. Hellen pressed her lips onto hers, her tongue entered Hori’s and the two were making out vigorously the next moment.

When the two of them separated, saliva was dripping from both of their mouths.

“For a beginner. Not half bad.” said Hori with a smile.

“H-how did you know I was a beginner?” asked Hellen with shock.

“It's obvious. Just because you’re a detective doesn’t mean you’re the only person who can observe others.” said Hori as she playfully moved her fingers across Hellen’s chest.

Mew wrapped her arm around Hellen and kissed her on the cheek.

“I want you Hellen.” Mew whispered into Hellen’s ears.

Hellen’s face became red hot and said “I-is it okay to say something like that? I only confessed to you like…a few minutes ago. Things are going way too fast!”

“You said it yourself. Life is short, death is near. Anything could happen tomorrow that may separate us. So why not just do everything you want to do today?” asked Mew.

Mew’s hands gracefully slid across Hellen’s belly and onto her private spot. Hellen was bashful and panicky but she didn’t say no. Why would she? In a way, it was everything she wanted. Love.

Mew’s hands gently rubbed her vagina outside of her clothes. The tender swiping was slowly heating up Hellen.

“Ahh, Mew. I love you.” said Hellen.

Mew gently kissed Hellen from above and kindly smiled above her.

“I wanna see what undies you wear, miss Hellen.” said Hori happily.

She pulled out Hellen’s belt, threw it away and stripped down her trousers and revealed her underwear.

“Ahh, white. How cuuute.” said Hori with a laugh.

“Stop laughing. And why am I the only one who is being stripped? Youngest first or there is a saying.” mumbled Hellen bashfully.

Hellen got up and grabbed ahold of Hori’s clothes and pulled her to herself. Both of them laughed at the ridiculousness of the situation when suddenly they looked next to them and realized that Mew was standing there naked except for her panties.