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A Pep Talk

Author: Danea
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A shoulder-haired woman sat in the corner of a cafe with a cup of hot chocolate and earphones in her ears. After cooking class, none other than Reina swooped down to relax. Her head reflexively swayed to the right and left along with the music. The uncrowded cafe made her feel more relaxed.

 Reina's life is much better now. Having chosen to be busy by doing what she likes, she feels she has nothing to worry about. In short, Reina is presently focused on herself, minding nothing more than the past.

 "Rei, where are you?" The message from Regita came, Reina immediately replied the message.

 "Marina's cafe."

 In less than a second, her phone vibrated again. "I'm there."

 "What for?"

 Bored to death!

 "All right, take care."

 "See you."

 One year ago, when she got Reina's address from Green, Regita visited it. But, uh, the

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