Much the same, the schoolgirl had not received any word from Mikado about any sort of cancellation to their plans. And if she were being completely honest, Anri had not expected there to be any. As much of a wallflower as he was - they both were, she and him - there had been an eagerness and anticipation in his words when Kida first proposed the idea of spending the night out and celebrating the coming of the New Year. Very rarely did she ever hear her schoolmate tell his exuberant best friend no. And even then, it was usually a customary rejection before ultimately giving in to the other's outlandish whims.

She did not want to consider the possibility that something was wrong. But at the same time, there was always a chance. And in the back of her mind, Anri considered calling on the scattering of Saika children in the city to keep a look out and make sure her worries were unfounded. But that would ruin their nights as well, wouldn't it?

What was she to do?

Bear with it, she supposed. Because Kida was still here, and waiting for the night of festivities to begin.

"Um... I guess..." Nervously, she tugged on the sleeve of her kimono and quietly followed along to where he decided to lead her. "So... wh... what should we do, first?"