They met as Aiichiro got to the pool. He passed beside it as everyone began to sing. Aiichiro smiled.
Haruki hated to see the triumph in his smile. He sighed knowing he had to play along until it was over. That was perfect for catching someone unaware.
He returned the smile, although it didn't reach his eyes. He watched the man approaching replaying his plans in his mind. Aiichiro paused raising a hand to his head. He winced and blinked.
Haruki noticed something was wrong as soon as their gaze broke. Aiichiro tried to steady the cake with one hand as he stopped on his track.
The cake slipped from his hand to the ground getting smashed in the process as it was overturned to the ground. Aiichiro raised both of his hands to his head. He shook his head as he blinked his eyes repeatedly.
The cake falling made everyone stop singing. The place was eerily quiet and dark. All eyes watched as Aiichiro swayed. A few very worried friends began approaching him.
