Kiyan and Claire are arranging some paperworks at the student council office. Kiyan looked towards Claire.

"How many papers do we need to organize exactly? Claire..." Kiyan seemed tired judging by his facial expression

" I think this is the last batch, why you ask?"

" It's getting late, look at the window it's dark outside"

"Ohh... I lost track of time. Alright sort those papers and we'll go home" Claire started tidying up her desk.

'Finally I can rest now! Wait... I'll do some cooking when we got home right?!' Kiyan is scratching his head gently and started sorting the papers.

After some time the two of them finished on what they're doing and left the office. Claire and Kiyan are walking in the hallway of the university.

" Does the university operate even at night, Claire?"

" Not really. We're probably the only ones here."

"What are those paperworks? I've seen one paper earlier that indicates a event "

"You're right. those papers are important because it is the list of events for this academic year" Claire replied.

"I see. The one I saw before was an "Educational Tour." What's that?"

"An educational tour is a trip taken to explore and document historical sites or learn about the culture of a particular place." Claire explained and they leave the building.

While they're walking outside Kiyan looked at the starry night sky above. He felt comfortable at the moment. Claire noticed that Kiyan is gazing at the sky.

" The moon is beautiful, isn't it?" Claire said to Kiyan

"Yeah, it's so calming to observe the night sky after a tiring day"

" Well, I can't oppose that idea either. When I was still in my hometown, I used to look at the stars too whenever I felt uneasy." Claire smiled gently while looking up the sky.

' I wanted to ask why she left her hometown, but I don't think this is the right time for that. I might open a topic that will ruin this moment, plus it's a rare sight to see Claire smiling ' Kiyan said on his thoughts

"How long do you plan to stare at me?" Claire turned her head to Kiyan

"Ohh sorry, I just thought about something. Let's go"

Kiyan and Claire continued walking on their way home. As they passed the shopping district, Kiyan spotted a ramen stall in the distance, and his stomach rumbled.

'I should invite Claire to eat on that ramen stall. I really don't have the energy to cook when we got home...'

"Hey Claire, do you want to eat on that ramen stall?" Kiyan points his finger at the stall.

"Hmm, You're hungry? Sure I don't mind"

They walked over to the ramen stall and sat at a nearby table. An old man tending the shop warmly welcomed Kiyan and Claire.

"Welcome Customers! Please pick what you like" Said by the old man and he passed the menu and Kiyan looked at it.

"Hmmm... Pork steak ramen, Beef Ramen, Tonkotsu Ramen and One-of-Everything Ramen... What is this 'One-of-Everything Ramen' Mister?" Kiyan asked to the old man.

"Good question Young one, The name itself says it all. It contains everything also that's our best seller too!"

"I'll have beef ramen bowl" Claire said to the old man

"Coming right up beautiful Miss"

Kiyan still can't decide whether if he's going to try the best seller that he had no idea what it looks like or the same order as Claire. Few minutes later Kiyan has decided and he picked the One-of-Everything Ramen... The old man started to cook their orders.

After some time the old man serve the food on top of the table. The ramen that Claire ordered has a very good aroma and mouthwatering side dish. As for Kiyan's order– there's a big bowl full of random meat and vegetables...

"Please enjoy your meal my dear customers" The old man get back to the counter.

"What's this?! I thought it's going to be a pleasant looking dish!"

"Here goes nothing— "

Kiyan continued ranting about his order while Claire calmly eating her ramen. He took a spoonful of his ramen, Kiyan was shocked by how delicious it tasted.

" I hope you heard the quote says 'Don't judge a book by it's Cover' Kiyan"

"..."

After they finished their meal Kiyan went to the counter to pay and he apologizes to the old man.

" Don't sweat yourself young man, I always get that all the time when it's their first time trying that dish" The old man smiles at Kiyan filled with satisfaction.

Kiyan and Claire left the ramen stall and they both headed home. When they arrived, Claire sat on the couch at the living room.

"Claire are you going to use the shower?" Kiyan asked

"Maybe later, you can use it first if you want" Claire replied

"Okay"

Kiyan went to the bathroom and opened the tap to fill the tub with water.

'I should take a quick shower before soaking myself into the tub'

Kiyan took a quick shower and he went to the tub. While he's on the tub, Kiyan seemed tired and he's relaxing. The moment Kiyan closed his eyes he remembered what happened to Shin and Rose earlier.

"I wonder what happened to those two... Even me didn't expected that either. I hope Rose can handle it so suddenly" Kiyan soak his head on the tub

Claire who's browsing through her phone. It seems like she's composing a text message. She let out a deep sigh and put her phone down.

*Beep beep*

Someone is calling on Claire's phone and she picked up.

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"Claire speaking, what's up Mari?"

"About your request, there's no signs of portal appearance or monsters roaming around tonight"

"... I can't say that I'm not happy that there's no operation going on, but that's suspicious"

"What do you think about the situation?"

"There's nothing I can do for now, if you can't detect anything. let's leave it that way"

" I see, where's Kiyan? He's with you?"

" He's taking a bath, whatever is on your mind don't you dare to say it"

"Awww you can read me like a open book "

"We've been together for years so I can tell"

"That's so sweet of you. Bye for now Claire, I need to close the shop"

"Bye Mari, Goodnight "

"Goodnighty Claire~"

*Beep beep*

Mari hang up and Claire lay down on the couch. Kiyan is comes out of the bathroom with a towel covering his lower body.

"Claire I'm done with the bath, you can use it now"

"Yeah, thanks."

"I'm going to my room, Goodnight"

"Goodnight"

Kiyan go upstairs and Claire stands up and she headed to the bathroom. Inside the bathroom she removed her uniform revealing her smooth and flawless skin.

Claire looked at the mirror and she washed up her make up in the sink revealing her natural beauty.

"Which bath bomb should I use for today? Since it's spring maybe I'll use the cherry blossom ones" Claire picked up the Cherry Blossom themed bath bombs and threw it on the tub.

Shortly after the bath bombs dissolve she hop on the tub and lay down while closing her eyes. The room is covered with a sweet smell of cherry blossom.

"Nothing beats a cold bath at night after work" Claire exhales

"Ever since Kiyan live with me everything changed on this house. When I got home after work I'll cook for my food even how tired I am. Sometimes I fell asleep on the couch without noticing it, but now I feel so light..."

"I am tired yes, but why do I feel so calm... I guess knowing someone living with you can really cure those loneliness of mine. Thank you– Kiyan. Even though I'm the one should be caring for you right now, but you're actually the one helping me" Claire smiled and started stroking her arms.

A few minutes later, Claire got out of the tub. She put on her maroon bathrobe with gold linings and grabbed a white towel, wrapping it around her head.

Claire left the bathroom and she went inside her room. Meanwhile Kiyan who's sitting at the table on his room. Seems like he's writing on a small notebook on top of his desk.

"It's done—my very own diary! The last time I made one of these I didn't use it much. I even lost it, but this time is different. I want to cherish every moment, I'm going to have a lot of fun with my new friends!"

' If this is only a dream, I don't want it to end. Let me experience this forever ' Kiyan pinched his cheeks

"Aww! that felt so real! maybe this is reality and I'm just getting to the exciting part of my life"

Kiyan put his diary inside the drawer of the desk and he went on his bed to sleep. While he's sleeping Kiyan dream of something familiar.

'This Place... I think I've been here before. ' Kiyan murmured and he's standin in front of a old cabin.

He opened the door of the cabin and walked inside. When he entered the cabin Kiyan saw a woman like she's on her 30's with a blurry face sitting on a chair...

"Who are you?" Kiyan is puzzled

" You've forgotten me already? How sad" The mysterious woman replied

" How about take a seat and let's chat for a while?"

Kiyan sat on the chair in front of the woman.

"Are you the same woman in my dream before?"

"What if I told you that's me? What are you going to do?"

Kiyan think of his words before answering.

" You said something strange last time, can you at least tell me what was that all about?"

" Let's just say when the inevitable comes, what will you do?? "

" What do you mean by that? "

"Don't worry Kiyan you'll find your answers someday. I believe there's a right time for

everything "

" Why can't you answer it directly?"

" I just can't, I hope you can understand. I'll send you back to the reality " The Woman snap her fingers and a portal was summoned behind Kiyan sucking him into the vortex

"W–wait!!!! " Kiyan got sucked into the portal...

Kiyan woke up breathing heavily, he checked the time on his phone and it's still early in the morning.

" Was that a nightmare? I don't think I can go back to sleep again" Kiyan let out a deep sigh and he go downstairs

"It's just 5:30 in the morning... What should I do?"

Kiyan grabbed a glass of water, and suddenly, an idea struck him. He went to check what ingredients he had in the fridge.

" This is great we have a few vegetables and eggs I can make a good breakfast recipe from this!"

Kiyan started chopping the vegetables and beating some eggs, after that Kiyan heated the pan and put some oil in it.

Claire comes out on her room wearing her pajamas and her eyes are still sleepy. She looked at the kitchen and he saw Kiyan cooking some dish.

" Why are you up? It’s too early in the morning." Claire asked Kiyan

"Morning, I just woke up and I can't go back to sleep. So I decided to cook a breakfast for us " Kiyaan replied

"What are you cooking?"

"Just some colorful omelette, I just added some vegetables to make it beautiful "

"I see, I'm going to brew some coffee. You want some?"

"Sure Claire, Thanks"

Claire put some tap water on the heater and preparing the coffee granules. Kiyang finished cooking and started serving on top of the table.

"Breakfast is ready Claire"

"Just a moment I'm almost finished here too" Claire poured a hot water on the mugs and walk towards the table holding the coffee.

"Here's your coffee" Claire passed the mug to Kiyan

Kiyan and Claire pray and started digging in. While they're eating Kiyan is still thinking about what's the meaning of his dream, Claire noticed that there's something troubling him judging by his facial reaction.

" What's the matter? Something's bothering you?"

"Oh– sorry, it's nothing I just had a bad dream earlier..."

"About what?" Claire said while eating her food.

"How can I explain this, honestly I can understand it in the first place. I kept dreaming of a middle aged woman that's telling me random things"

"What does she look like?" Claire seems curious at the matter

"That's the thing actually, I can tell that she's a middle aged woman but her face is blurry" Kiyan squinted his eyes as if he's trying to remember everything

"What ever it is just don't mind it, maybe it's just your imagination messing with you"

"Do you believe that's the problem with me?"

" Well you can't tell what's happening on someone's head " Claire's eyes glimmered while looking at Kiyan.

" Every choices you make will not change anything..." Kiyan looked at Claire

"You used your magic on me again don't you?"

"Yeah sorry, but what does that mean?"

"That's what I'm asking to that Woman too, but she only said that she can't tell me that information "

"Let's save that for later we need to prepare ourselves, the sun is rising." Claire finished her meal

"Yeah, you're right Claire"

Kiyan cleaned up the table and went to the bathroom in second floor. He's looking at his own reflection on the mirror and washed his face then went to the shower.

Meanwhile Claire who's in the other bathroom taking a shower too. Seems like she's conflicted about on Kiyan's dream but she can't do anything...

Time passed, Kiyan and Claire got dressed and they left the house together. The two of them headed to the campus earlier than usual.

While they're walking on the sidewalk Claire talked to Kiyan about something.

"Today is Friday right? You're going to meet Mr. Nathan. He's the P.E. Teacher of Astralliz University."

"What does he looked like? Is he a good teacher?"

"Why do you think I'm telling you this informations? He's pretty strict when in comes to Exercises and Physical Activities"

"Plus he got a short temper so don't mess with him if you want to go home in one piece"

"That's sounds crazy“

"Crazy is the right term, so do your best. Try to stay alive."

The two of them arrived at the campus and they parted ways. Kiyan goes to the men's comfort room to change uniforms and he went to the gymnasium to prepare for his P.E class.

When he arrived at the gymnasium he saw a tall man at the distance, his hair is black with a pair of onyx colored eyes and he is wearing a round glasses. The man is panting in the middle of the basketball court.

Kiyan walk towards the man and he approaches him then he offered a bottle of water. The man looked at Kiyan and suddenly postured himself like a tough guy with a serious look on his face.

"Who are you? Why you're here so early?" Said by the man.

"I just wanted to warm up before my class started"

" You're from class 2-F?"

"Yeah, can you tell?"

"Of course, I am your instructor Mr. Nathan Sterling"

' He's a lot more different on Claire's Story...' Kiyan said on his mind

"Nice to meet you Mr. Nathan"

"What's you name?" Nathan asked

"My name is Kiyan Feit from Class 2-F"

"Can you keep a secret what you saw in here?"

'what did he mean by that?' Kiyan murmured on his mind

"What do you mean by that Sir?"

"You saw me wheezing like a old man earlier, right?"

"What about it?"

"I can't tell you the details. Can I trust you that you won't tell anyone?"

"If that's a secret, sure I won't tell anyone about it "

"Thanks"

After that Kiyan sat on the floor waiting for his classmates.

" That's not what I expected from him. He seems like a soft person than a strict instructor. Also why does he keep it a secret, getting tired after a physical activity is natural..."

Kiyan pulled out his phone out of his pocket and opened a news app. While he's browsing through the net he saw an article that shows a calamity.

As he scrolled down, he came across an old article about a town that had been destroyed years ago. He stared at the article curiously and read some paragraphs on what happened there.

"This place is somewhat familiar to me..."

Kiyan tried racking his brain for any memory that could remind him of the place.

He didn't find any.