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===[3rd Person View]===

A new day, a new choice. On today's chapter, what wonders, secrets and affection we'll be witnessing today? Will (Y/N)'s apology turn out great or somewhat horrible, we'll never know UNLESS you kept continuing our story and enjoying it while we still can!

Now, enough talking let's continue reading!!

"Good morning (Y/N)!"

Hearing those words made (Y/N) jump off her dusty bed... which also gave her a world of pain, apparently. "(Y/N)! B-be careful, we don't want your wounds to hurt more..." Kedamono spoke out as his previous expression turned into a worried one.

(Y/N) smiled childishly while she straightened her back, "I-I know but-" she stopped to check her surroundings then continued, "I need to face the fact that things never get better if I just do nothing. I mean, look at where it got me?" (Y/N)'s smile faded, "If I just kept laying here with nothing to do, then how would I know that things will get better between me and Popee? How would I know if I'll even have a chance to apologize to him sincerely..." She stopped again to look on the ground... her fists clenched.

"If I'm going to apologize then... then I'll have to go there by myself! I'll show him that I really mean it, only then will he realize that I care." (Y/N)'s emotionless face changed into a confident grin, Kedamono on the other hand was there standing... speechless after hearing what she said.

While (Y/N) was so busy thinking of ways to apologize to Popee, she didn't realize how happy and grateful Kedamono was to have met someone who cares about his dear friend, Popee.

"Alright, alright super (Y/N). Before all of this shenanigans happen, you should eat breakfast!"

"What?"

"Oh come on, we still have a seat for you there you know?"

"That's really nice of you Kedamono, but you see after all the things you've done for me... I don't think I can bear all the nice things you're doing for a stranger like me!"

"Haha what are you talking about? You're not a stranger, you're our guest and well... our friend!"

"Friend? Jeez, that's... great to know..." (Y/N)'s attention turned to him as a small smile crawled onto her face.

"So what are you waiting for, come and join us (Y/N)!"

"But still no thank you Kedamono. You don't need to serve me food, you know? Besides I'm not even hungry!" As soon as those words left her mouth, a strong and loud stomach grumble was heard from her own tummy.

A slight shade of pink brushed against (Y/N)'s cheeks as she caressed her stomach, "Haha! Your not hungry huh?" Kedamono laughed as (Y/N)'s blushes became vibrant.

"Maybe I can grab some, you know?" She giggled lightly as she fiddled her fingers, avoiding Kedamono's gaze.

"Sure you can (Y/N)!" He placed his arms on your shoulder as both of you scurried out of the tent.

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((READER'S POV))

Just as Kedamono finished assisting me out of the tent, I was met with the things that welcomes me every morning. "Ahh how good it is to see you again, hot sun, cold breeze, and the smell of omelette~" I stopped my tracks to smell the air again... and guess what? The air smelled like omelettes, delicious omelettes.

My instincts told me to follow the smell and further investigate about the mysterious aroma that fills the air with such delight! The smell grows stronger as I continued walking and walking until I reached the part of the circus which seemed like a dining area? An open-air dining area.

During that time, I didn't had the best vision which is the reason I kept squinting my eye to see better and to see who the silhouette was. Apparently while I carefully walked towards the dining area, one of the silhouette that was sitting on one of the seats caught me staring at them.

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As I reached the dining table, I was met with the pink performer... Popee. My presence made him stand up from his seat, I may not be able to see his face clearly but I can tell he's angry... I mean who wouldn't?

[[POPEE'S POV]]

"is she doing here KEDA!?"

"Oh come on Popee! Wouldn't you be delighted to have a guest?"

"I would be, but when it comes to I won't be!"

"Popee..." Kedamono sighed while I gazed upon the girl's fragile figure then back to Keda.

"He's right." The girl spoke as each word was laced with fierceness. Her voice made me turn to her but what truly caught my attention was the face she pulled off as she spoke those words.

The girl stared at me with those gloomy eyes, "I-I just-" she stopped to stare on the floor then back to me and continued, "I just wanted to tell you that I was really wrong about you!"

After those words entered my ears... I felt like the world stopped but the girl and I was the only thing that held on time while everything around us didn't. "I haven't seen you perform yet, but just by looking at your tired eyes I can tell that you've been through a lot..."

"And what I meant by 'a lot' is a gazillion bag of experience from the times that made you feel things like tiredness, anxiety, pressure and even sadness!" She continued.

"I may not be a circus fanatic or some kind of professional performer to critique you but if I were given a chance to rate you... I would give a total of 101!"

"101?" I asked.

"Why 101, you ask? Because you deserve an extra plus one for your all the tears you shed during the times of your hardship!"

I can't believe I'm saying this but after knowing the fact that someone cares about the things I've done, been through and even my own body, made me feel... happy?

She lent me her hand as she turned her head to her side, giving me a chance to see her gloomy eyes that is now shining with hope. She opened her mouth and said...

"Hey... I'm really sorry..."

"I really am!"

"I can't just leave here without hearing you accept my apology!"

"Even if I have to stay away from home for a while..."

"So, Popee... do you accept my apology?"

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"No." I answered in a cold tone as I pushed her hands away.

"W-what?" She stuttered as her smile dissolved away.

Without the use of her help, I still managed to lift myself up. "I said no, besides you don't have to. You can just go back home to your parents." I started walking away but she took me by the hand and stopped me.

"P-please! I'll do whatever you want, just for you to accept my apology!" She pleased.

"What are you— Why is this apology thing so important to you anyway?" I asked her as I turned around to face her... gloomy eyes.

"Because I care!"

I was silenced again by that darn girl! I don't know why but I can't take those eyes she has. There's something about her eyes that makes it so irresistible.

"Do you—?" I stopped as I gazed upon her desperate face.

"Do you really care that much?"

"Yes!"

"You know, I really can't face you like this..." A sighed can be heard from his lips as he touched his temples.

He continued, "I really think you should go back, your parents must be worried sick."

"I'll watch you perform!"

"You'll watch?" I raised my head to face her again. I know I want her to leave already, but having an audience to perform to is every performer's dream come true!

"Y-yeah! I'll watch you perform right now!" Her old eager expression, now replaced by a more positive and joyful expression. "Isn't that the reason why you even kidnapped me in the first place?"

"Correction! I didn't kidnapped you, I saved you—" Keda punched my back lightly which made him stop, being the totally mature person that I am, I only rolled my eyes then face (Y/N) back. "What I mean is, Keda here, found your helpless body laying somewhere on the desert. I also helped, just ought to let you know."

"Wait so you're telling me, you found me somewhere on the desert?"

"Pretty much it." I blew some strands of hair out of my face which was followed by Keda's answer, "Yeah..."

"But that can't be. Before I was even sent to this hell hole- er no offense, I was about to get hit by a truck!"

"Well (Y/N), we don't know how to solve this problem of yours, so we'll just let you on your way-" He started walking away but he stopped and turned to face me again and said, "By the way, non taken."

"W-wait a minute, how did you know my name? I haven't even introduced myself to you!"

"Let's just say, I peeked a little bit inside your pocket. To make SURE, you weren't even armed."

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"Oh don't blame me, I'm just looking after MY circus! I don't want some random peeps walking around with a gun on MY circus—!" Keda punched me again, but this time his punch was slightly stronger! "Okay, okay dude! With OUR circus." Hearing me say that made me cringed a bit.

"HEY! Look who's talking?" (Y/N) sassed me as she held her right hip.

"How could you say that to performer like me!" This (Y/N) girl, is really grinding my gears! "I'm not even armed with weapons!"

"You THREW a bomb at me yesterday, idiot!"

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{{ KEDAMONO'S POV }}

I know Popee still haven't accepted (Y/N)'s apology, but I'm a hundred percent sure that Popee would instantly accept it because of her kind nature. Except for something, even if she were to try hard enough she can't get Popee to easily accept her apology, knowing Popee, I know he wouldn't just give in that easily to a challenge.

Even after all the things that just happened, it still makes me wonder why Popee didn't accept it though. Maybe Popee gave her a 'no' because he wanted to give her a challenge, or maybe he wanted her attention? But whatever the reason is, I know some serious things are bound to happen in this circus now that she's here.

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Hi reader, GridINCO here! I hope you enjoyed today's chapter!! I really have nothing much to say, so... uh... see you next week then huh? Here's a sketch, thank you for reading!