Shota survived, thankfully. I am glad he did.

But I still can't figure out who would do that to him. They were after me. Why did Shota have to suffer for it?

'Be careful Ryuko.'

Him. I recalled what he had said to me at that time. Could it have been him?

I waited with Eri at the hospital for Shota's wife to arrive. Eri cried so much she fell asleep.

The poor girl had to watch all of that. I promise I will find who did this to her father.

After Shota's wife came, I left the hospital and continued to my original mission. To the post office.

Once I made it, I opened the door and walked in only to be greeted by a familiar face.

"Greetings, Ryuko."

"Why are you here?" I asked him as he approached me.

"Why, I was looking for you."
"And how did you know where I'd be."

"Let's just say, I have a very good way of telling where you are at all times."
"That's very creepy."

"I was joking I didn't know."

"I am not sure if I should believe you."

"But you should."

"And why?"

"Because Ryuko, I know you better than anyone else." He walked even closer to me and moved his face uncomfortably close to me.

"I told you to be careful, Ryuko. I feel bad. I really do." He then walked to the exit and left.

What did he mean?

I thought for a moment and then I realized.

I ran out of the post office and back to the hospital. I made it to Shota's room to find Emi crying.

I was too late. And I am certain that it was Shinya. I am certain.

~~~~~

I never got a chance to post the letter.

Shota's funeral is the day before the ball. His wife Emi invited me to go with her. She said she needed a friend.

I asked her what caused his death. She said that he had multiple wounds on his body after he arrived at the hospital. Shinya must have sent someone to do it.

I sat in my room, trying to figure everything out. Suddenly I heard a knock.

I opened the door to see a man with spiky black hair with what looked like a letter.

I took it fro him and he bowed and left. He had a strange aura around him.

I decided to ignore it and read the letter.

It said that the ball's date has been moved. To next week. By Shinya. I wonder what he is planning. It must be something bad.

I dread to know what will happen.

His eyes are incredible though. NO! I shouldn't say that. He's bad. Isn't he?

But now I'm wondering... if he is doing this... what is his motive?

I thought it was longer than this. I tried so hard as well! Oh, man! But! Let's all have a moment of silence for poor Shota Aizawa. And for poor Emi and Eri.

Now! We will have to wait to find out what Shinya is really up to! Hehehe!

Until next time!

Toodles! X3