A/N: People were saying that this chapter was kinda hard to follow, I don't really know how to break it down more for you (no offense) but in the chapter before this, you and your friend's talk about going to Sayuri's house. This chapter, you and your friends are at Sayuri's house. Hope that helps! It's also noncanon if that's what's confusing. There is no party in the manga. Please read my A/N's, as I always explain everything! I literally think I gave you all a timeline for each chapter in relation to the manga in one of them haha.

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This place smelled like... Er- you didn't even know. Familiar?

With a stone-paved entrance, complex and most importantly clean room exteriors, wooden stairs, outside hanging plants with limited overgrowth hitting you in the face all at once, Sayuri's house looked akin to a humble mansion.

" Man, your house is.. "

" What? "

" Amazing! ! " Misaki had one hand shielding her eyes and the other one steadying her overnight bag on her back, timidly trailing each of you. Make no mistake, the steps were equally solid and spacious. Not one creek could be heard. Really, how could her parents afford this? You were young, but you knew this house belonged to a kid that goes to private school. Not Freako Intermediate.

The only possible downside that came to mind, was that it was indeed on the country side. A bit of a walk from all the other schools, yes. You wondered how she woke up early enough to get to school on time, after putting on such pretty clothes AND walking there. Regardless, you would give anything to live here.

" Take your shoes off please, " Yuri commanded; she'd removed hers and knocked on the front door before she even finished speaking. Well all 4 of you had no qualms with this and clumsily followed lead, waiting patiently for the sound of footsteps to reach the door.

" Why, Helloo. " Mother Tsujii greeted, disheveled - She must be, you thought, a house like this probably means she's always either cleaning it or making money to pay for it.

You all wasted no time erupting into a chorus of, "Hello ma'am/mrs, How are you? " while entering the home.

" We'll be in my room. " Misaki seemed to be bouncing off the walls regardless of everyone else. You did not blame her. The outside did not do this place justice; it is large, but decorated very minimally. It smelled alot better than the outside, that's for sure.

Through the corridors it got impossibly quiet. The walls were painted these light cream colors and the detailings were brown. The floors' wood was uniform in size and color, and also a bright color but not quite white. Man, do people even live here?

" Say, " Gameboy dude's voice cut in, making you jump. You were glad Sayuri was leading still, it'd be unfortunate if you looked impolite- but big houses are creepy. " Do you do anything differently? In 7th grade. "

Oh thats right, she's a bit older than you all. She didn't look it, she was smaller than the boys and thinner than you. And much, much paler. You passed by a slightly open room and heard talking, but were ran into by C before you could be nosey.

When you arrived at her room, she pulled the door open and you were in glory of the lovely, sweet-smelling room. It was incredibly girlish, yet mature. No baby dolls and pink stuff, but a light yellow to red-orange color-scheme.

" I want your room so bad, Sayuri. " You hummed. There was a vanity, a bed, a T.V.. Two bean chairs on each side of the room.. And a small kotatsu.

" Thank you. " You all left your overnight bags in a pile and allowed yourself to call the beanbag chair in front of the tv.

" So, What is on the slumber party agenda? "

The sound of humming came from the person helping drag the Kotatsu closer to the tv. " Oh, "

From the side of the tv stand, Say produced a stack of dvds. On the other side there was magazines, cds, dvds, comic books. You were in awe, you didn't take the young girl as a nerd or even a collector. You did take her as filthy rich, and of course, that you can plainly see.

" We can watch a few scary movies, go down for dinner when Mom calls us, then..

Tell secrets. "

Misaki hollered at the top of her lungs, and though S didn't make any movement to shush her, everyone else did. Red dusted her cheeks for a moment before she shoved the cylinder of movies into the middle of the circle. There were a few Nurse station EPs, godzilla, T2, among other things.

" Well, what should we watch first? "

Chee reached over, sliding one out. It's unknown if it was random pickings or he'd seen it from the pile. However, It was a good pick. To you atleast.

" Frah. Kehn.. Steeeen. " Yuri read shyly. It came out as more of a question, after she removed it from his hand carefully.

" Frankenstein! That's a good one. " You agreed. " Yes. Perfect way to start. "

" My dad gave me this one, " She sighed, as if this was the one option she didn't want to see.

" I suppose it's very scary then. "

" Oh, I can handle it. Misaki may not though. "

" I call sleeping the farthest from her tonight. She may scream in her sleep. "

" Oh stop it you guys I am not a baby! " She whined, pushing you each by the arms. She was blushing very much, which made you laugh intensely.

" Okayokay. We're ready. "

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Frankenstein's monster did rise. He was bastardly ugly, with nails in his head, neck. Definitely a creature.

Reminds you of someone. " Looks like Souichi. " You joked, and elbowed Mii for emphasis. She gave you a look, you didn't understand it at all. First it was embarrassed, then scared..? It was mildly perplexing, you've never seen her make those faces. Maybe the movie really was getting to her.

Mother Tsujii knocked on the door, and a young man opened it for her. He turned on the lights for you all and In their hands were 5 plates, stacked on platters. On them was rice with a dark orange curry, sautéed vegetables, a portion of bread. In addition, each plate was accompanied by a small bowl of soup.

" Looks delicious, Mrs. Tsujii. "

You all made break for the kotatsu and thanked her and the helper. He looked like he was in college. Everything here was instant dejavu, it was equal-parts uncomfortable and flummoxing. Once they exited, Chee too looked confused.

" Was that your dad? "

" No! " Sayuri scoffed, more embarrassed than you've ever seen her, " That's.. Koichi. I'm almost 12 now, so mom's been saying I'll be going to his school very soon. "

" A highschooler? "

" Yes, Yes. Though he doesn't act like it. I feel like I'm the oldest of all of them. "

" He looks like an adult, I can't wait until I'm that old. "

" I wonder how tall you'll get, Tairu. "

Ah, so that's that dude's name. Hey, he doesn't have his gameboy?

He got flustered and shook his head. " Oh no, I don't think I'll get very tall. "

" I heard if you have big feet, you can get up to Koichi's height, even bigger! Imagine.. "

" Hey, Say, how come your brother doesn't come eat with us? "

" Honestly, I didn't want them at my sleepover. And Koichi has.. things to be.. preoccupied with. And my mom's.. helping him. So, yeah. "

It was awkward for a moment before the sound of something crawling on the walls caught your attention. Again, you were avoiding being impolite.. a place this big and this near the forest has to have a few rabbits running in the yard so to speak. Though you had anxiety, you remained un-curious of whatever awaited.. outside? Whichever wall it was..

" Can Koichi drive? "

" I mean.. " Sayuri's voice dropped to a whisper. " His friend lets him borrow a motorbike, and we go down to the city sometimes.. "

" No way! "

" Mh.. I've been trying to convince mom and dad that he can now take us in the car, but I haven't gotten much from them. Well, they won't let us go if we leave S- " She stopped, then refused to continue talking.

" Leave. Leave what? "

" Here. They.. won't let us go if we leave. " Sayuri said simply. She looked very odd presently, There was a gleam in her eye that made you nervous. What was she holding back? With that, you're just now remembering, what was she meaning to ask you? Maybe you can ask when you're alone with her.

" I'm full. " You said tepidly, neatly stacking your dishes.

" Oh! me too. Let me help you take these back. " Mii pleaded.

The gleam in her eye dropped to an uncomfortable expression. She knew she couldn't stop her.. it'd look weird if she denied help. Ever since her cousins were terrorized by Souichi, she's wanted less and less to have visitors here. But M was a excellently persistent beggar. She's like the sister she's always wanted, really, just pushy. And tall. And strong! She'll be alright, theres nothing to be worried about..

" ..Just follow me, okay? "

Sayuri and company were walking for all but a few seconds before Mii couldn't hold her questions in anymore. Indeed she could tell the atmosphere was much different. The sun had disappeared, and if she hadn't felt the creeps inside earlier, she sure felt them now. All life in the house had gone M.I.A, and the dark, wet cold's fingers ran over your skin and embraced you deeper each step you took away from the light. The only thing to be heard now were footsteps against the oddly hollow wood floors.

" Oh Sayuri, Will you tell me who I saw when we first came in? " She whispered. " I don't think it was Koichi, but it definitely wasn't your mom, your dad. But someone else. Looking out the window. "

Ri folded her lips into a tight line, feeling a mix of emotions. One was exploit. Why was everyone so bothered with her brothers? Was she not interesting enough alone?

" It's m-my other brother. He goes to your school, I'm surprised you didn't know.. "

" I might know. I don't talk to many people. I really wish I was popular like you. "

She flinched and tried her best to keep hold of her tray of plates. So she really didn't know...

" Souichi. ..Souichi is my-"

" That's Souichi?! "

This time she did shush her, rushing towards her figure very quickly in the dark.

" He's very.. sensitive. We need to be quick, and we still need to get back to my room - so make less noise. Please. " She felt guilty, but nodded slowly per her request.

" Oooh, Who's talking about me? Hellooo? "

Misaki recognized the voice and spun around to see nothing but darkness. She atleast anticipated him to be at his normal height, but alas, no creep in sight. Not even on the floor.

" Hey! Ignore anything he says to you. Lets get out of here. "

There was an attempt to follow her directions, but the sight of Souichi dangling from the ceiling caught her in a state on nonplus. Though it was nearly completely dark, they were able to make out outlines of each other.

" Leave her alone, Souichi, I'm serious. I'll get Koichi to beat you down. "

" Oh no need, Sister. She is equally terrible to me, She's quite the ape.

Aren't you, Satou? "

Misaki was statued by him. For some reason, her entire body was unusable. Had she been able to move, she would have given him his regularly scheduled deck in the mouth. What was going on? All she could do is breath heavily and quiver slightly in this state. And grunt occasionally, like a true ape.

" Stop it or I'm getting mom, you worthless little- " Her yells were interrupted by the flick of Souichi's match. He illuminated the doll he had in his hands, fully restricted not only by rope but by the vice grip he had on it. and of course, the pitiful little mouth had been duct taped shut.

He had her bound. Truly sadistic.

" I'd be smart if I were you. I'll light her on fire. "

Though he's Very pathetic, his magic has been getting increasingly better. Everyone else here seems to be unaware of it, except for her. They're still whining about him chewing nails and making little spiders.

" What do you want? "

" I want you to leave 'Coco' here, and put [Name] in my room. "

" You're kidding! " Even if you weren't much of her friend at all, she wasn't about to allow you to get... whatever he had planned to do. She couldve even make anything of it.

" Oh, don't be such a whiner. I won't do anything to [Name], and when it's over, I'll send them back in one piece.

I'd like to ask a few questions. "

" Why do they need to be in your room to ask questions, you- God, stop! " She was watching him torture the doll by burning it, and Misaki did not seem to take it well. The smell of burning skin and hair was true to form, and imagination. A truly horrible smell it was.

" I don't want you little kids listening to what I'm saying. Those play-boys might be jealous of [Name] and I being as close as we are, and I know some groupies are jealous of their spot in the hierarchy. "

This entire monologue did nothing but infuriate, and additionally, confuse her.

" If they're not returned by the morning, I'm telling Mom, Koichi AND Dad. "

" Tell Mom, Koichi and Dad. " Sou teased. " But [Name] will exude not only unharmed, but delighted. "

" Yeah right, you creep. The second I hear something weird I'm getting the police! "

Souichi froze for a second, the sound of nails rolling against his tongue could be heard.

In an instant, He shoved Misaki towards Sayuri, and burned off the ropes on her body, taking a brisk walk away.

Being collided with her friend, they both fell over and painfully disconnected themselves in the dark. " Hey, Can you talk? "

" .... "

" That tweap. I'm so incredibly mad. "

Mii clawed at her mouth in disbelief while her friend tried her best to pick up what was left of the fallen platters and plates. It was spectacular, the mere presence of souichi deafened their fall against his antics.

" I don't want him to burn you up, Misaki. I know he would, too. " She confessed, " But I don't have a good feeling of what he'll do to [Name] either. "

She grabbed the frantic girls hand and kneeled down before her.

" I'll get that doll once he's done with [Name], and we can tell them everything. I'll keep an eye on them.

He doesn't hurt me, just... scares me. "

Sayuri did not know if he was willing to hurt them, which was a main concern. He's scared her, sure, but going as far as to burn someone not related to them was an entirely new feet. If we was that uncaring for a stranger, then what was he willing to do to his family? He needs us until he's Koichi's age.. right?

" Lets go. I'll help you. "

They retreated to the light of the kitchen, scared for what's yet to come.

A/N

So if that was unclear, heres everything summarized for all you out there;

1. You/[Name], Misaki "Tall girl" Satou , Tairu "Gameboy kid" and Chee "Dialect kid" go to Sayuri's house like agreed upon in the chapter before . Koichi, Mrs Tsujii and Souchi are there because shes related to them and they live in the house too.

2. "You guys" ([name]\you, sayuri, misaki, tairu and chee) do typical sleepover stuff like watch a movie, and afterwards are served dinner by Mrs Tsujii and Koichi/Her son.

3. Being polite, Misaki offers to take everyone's dirty dishes to the kitchen with Sayuri. Sayuri tries to keep her away but she comes along anyways.

4. While gossiping, Misaki Namedrops Souichi as shes walking with Sayuri in the dark. Though Sayuri warns her not to, he hears it anyways and appears.

5. Seeing as its the perfect opportunity to get back at Misaki, Souichi binds her and burns her (via voodoo doll) as a hostage and to coerce Sayuri into bringing You/[Name] to his room.

6. Knowing thered be no witnesses for atleast a bit, Sayuri complies so Souichi will stop burning Misaki (via voodoo doll) with a match.

7. He takes off Misaki's binds, but she's still silenced by duct tape. Souichi pushes her then exits. Once he's gone, Sayuri rushes Misaki back to her room to treat her wounds.

Is that good? Everybody with me still?

Good ~_~ Love you guys