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Ren finally arrived at the party, his feet already aching. He suddenly had a new found appreciation for anyone who ever wore heels- he was suffering just wearing short ones. The music was audible even from where Ren was standing, a good few metres away from the door. Every time a bass note was played he could feel it in his stomach, as if he wasn't feeling anxious enough already. All those people seeing him like this... He didn't know if he could do it. He saw a glimpse of the vast amount of people in the party and felt another twist in his stomach.
"Ahh, this is just too embarassing! I can't go in there looking like this, even if it's a costume party, even for Nayuta-kun!"
Nayuta...
Suddenly, an idea appeared in his head. He'll just ask Nayuta to meet him outside, so no-one would have to see him! Why didn't he text Nayuta before? They had occasionally texted one another since they both studied law at university and ran into eachtother at lectures. He swiftly typed into his phone:
'Sorry Nayuta-kun but can you meet me just outside the party please? I really don't think I can go in like this (╥﹏╥)'
Not even ten seconds later, there was a reply.
'sure'
'Where is he?'
Nayuta had walked around the colourful, busy place three times, and there wasn't the familiar warm smile in sight. Reon, Miyuki, Kenta and Ryo were nowhere to be seen. He recognised a few other faces- a vampire visual-kei band and the happy-go-lucky ska band that ticked him off- and he could even see other members of Argonavis. Just not Ren. He sighed as he realised he didn't have a choice apart from to ask someone. He definitely wasn't talking to Yuuto, so he headed towards the members he knew as 'the green-haired one and the blonde one'.
"Oi."
Rio and Banri turned their gaze towards the white-haired vocalist in surprise.
"Where's Nanahoshi?"
Rio gave the drummer a knowing look, as if to say 'I told you so.'
"He didn't come with you?" Banri exclaimed. "Well he didn't come with us... sorry, I don't know."
"...I see."
"Don't worry though, we're on your side! I believe in equality for all types of lov-" Rio quickly put his hand over Banri's mouth. "Hey, why don't we sample some of the free food? Please excuse us, Asahi-san." He hurriedly dragged Banri away from Nayuta.
'What was that all about?' Nayuta thought. He looked at his phone to check the time. It had only been half an hour since the party began... but it felt like so much longer. Suddenly, his phone buzzed in his hand, the screen lighting up with a notification.
A message from Ren?