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Chapter Four

“Yo, watch the bar.”

Josh watched as Emi effortlessly hopped over the bar, grabbed Aiko by the hand and the two of them rushed off.

“Can she do that?”

“Looks like she just did,” said Chiho, “now come on,” she grabbed his hand and began after them, “you don’t want to miss this.”

“He owes me,” said Emi as Josh and Chiho caught up, “he was wasted last night when he should have been at work, so

I

had to cover. So

I’m

going to make sure he pays in full.”

“Where are we going?” Josh asked.

“Out,” said Emi, simply, “but first, a lady’s got to get ready.”

“But what about you?” asked Chiho, causing Emi to turn around and slap her on the arm.

“Hey!” said Chiho, laughing, “I was just kidding, sort of.”