Epilogue: Beginning of “The Story”

“What the FUCK was that supposed to be?!”

The was: a penthouse of a skyscraper, in a lavishly-decorated room, Autumn loomed over a girl.

“.........”

“Say something, goddammit! You little shit!” Autumn had pressed the girl up against a wall, but still couldn’t hold back her anger, and drew a knife from a sheath at her hip. “Maybe I should scar that pretty little face of yours.”

“Knock it off, Autumn. You’re distracting me.”

A beautiful woman had stepped out of the bathroom. Her hair was a golden blonde which seemed to sparkle in the light.

“Squall!”

“Losing your temper like that is just gonna give you gray hair. Calm down, Autumn.”

The woman—Squall—sat down on the sofa, still in her bathrobe. Autumn glared at Squall in frustration and said, “You knew this was gonna happen, didn’t you.”

“Yes.”

“Then why didn’t you tell me?! We... We’re—”

“I know, Autumn. I know. You’re my precious lover.”

“I... Fine. Just as long as you remember that.”

Autumn blushed as Squall’s smile dissipated her anger. Seeing her lover shyly shrink back like a little girl in front of her first crush made Squall smile again.

“Come over here, Autumn. I’ll wash your hair. You must be exhausted from today.”

“Y-Yeah.”

The girl watched them interact with a bored look on her face. They’re soooo lame... The girl, who had no time for friendship or affection, turned to leave with only coolness in her eyes.

“M. I’d like you to focus on IS maintenance for now. We’ve only just taken the Silent Zephyrus, so it will still need significant adjustment.”

“Understood.”

The girl called ‘M’ answered curtly, then closed the door behind her. Alone in the hallway, she closed her eyes and clutched her locket. Not much longer... Only a little bit more...

She’d been waiting so long. The moment she’d been longing for had almost arrived. With this, I can begin my revenge... It’s almost time... Soon, they would meet. My sister, Orimura Chifuyu... Unseen by anyone, her mouth twisted into a hideous snarl.