Starry Night

"No."

Azuma firmly stated, trying to close the door but Kareen placed her shoe near the door frame. Her smile remained, as she continued.

"And we will have food! From all parts of the world!! What can be more interesting, eh?"

Azuma watched her with a troubled look.

Kareen dropped by his apartment in the evening, Azuma could only guess how she got the address. But her nature was no longer hostile or arrogant like before, she even buried the depressed rage personality from the Red Rooms.

Instead, she was now smiling brightly, like a child talking about his favourite fantasies and toys. 

"Oh, come on!" she exclaimed, grabbing the door and pulling it back with all her strength. Azuma made his hold stronger with a poker face, watching her struggle.

"What about Black Thunder?" he asked, "I thought you all were going to remain alert and on standby."