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 I don't know who Helena is waiting for, what is clear, the girl seems to be waiting for someone. Bastian was still standing still at the top of the stairs, feeling bad as he passed Helena. There was an awkward feeling he had never felt before. although before this he used to pass Helena.

 But somehow he felt awkward.

 Suddenly Helena turned to Bastian, the girl smiled broadly, then Helena walked up the stairs to Bastian with a radiant face. Then the girl said in a mocking tone of annoyance.

 "I've also been waiting for this!" Helena exclaimed, exasperated.

 Bastian couldn't move. Her body froze on the spot as Helena drew nearer. She should have been hiding or running. But he was too late, because Helena was only a few steps away from him. Should he continue on his way or turn back? Bastian kept thinking hard but he didn't choose either one. He remained silent in his place, until Helena's hand moved to reach.