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PART 27
YOSHIZAWA - AUGUST 21ST
I woke up with the worst headache of my life. You know it's bad when you don't remember how many drinks you had because you forgot how to count that high during your binge.
I instinctively rolled over and reached for Miki. Oh. Right. I didn't go home last night. The memories flooded back of Miki grabbing Aya... Miki kissing Aya... ugh... ...wait. If I didn't go home last night, then where the hell am I?!
The panicked thought made me sit straight up in bed. I instantly regretted my kneejerk reaction when I almost fell over again from my hangover. I looked around the somewhat familiar room. Oh! Oh, that's right. I ran into Maki last night. I laughed a little in relief. Thank goodness she found me and not a reporter. "FORMER MO MUSU LEADER ON DRUNKEN BENDER" or something.
I rubbed my dry eyes and glanced over at the nightstand to see what time it was. In front of the clock proclaiming 8:17 am, there was a folded piece of paper with my name on it. Well, that would explain why the apartment was so quiet. Maki must've left already. I absentmindedly wondered if she still kept the aspirin in the same place as I picked up the note.
"Yocchan <3
Hope you slept well. After last night, you're probably having trouble walking! Ha ha!
Speaking of last night... don't worry about it, ok? It doesn't mean anything. I know you and Miki are together for the long haul. So, don't even give it another thought. <3
Next time, though, don't bother with the bar - just come straight here, all right? I won't tell Miki. ^_-
Anyway, I'm off to Korea for a few days! I left the spare keys on the kitchen counter, so just lock up when you leave.
-Maki-
PS - I put your clothes in with the laundry I sent out this morning. I'll give them to you when I get back."
I read the note about five times. Each time, I hoped to get a different meaning out of it. About midway through the last reading, I realized I was completely naked except for one of Maki's old t-shirts.
Well, at least the PS makes sense now, I thought bitterly to myself before I went into the bathroom and threw up.
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And the winners of the Psychic Reader Award are!
Go, before Yossi will get drunk and there'll be more drama.
Maybe she will get drunk and then she will go to see a friend to talk to... and maybe this friend will be MAKI!!!!!!!!
I really have a feeling that Yossy was up to something. And by that I mean, something stupid. And by that, I mean, stupid enough to screw up the already screwed relationship.... Like go to Maki!!
Although technically, Yossy didn't go to Maki, Maki found her, I still award you with the Psychic Reader Award.