Hino walked through the dark streets with an unrelenting pace. Still, by the time she reached her apartment, early morning light already warmed the sky. Since when did it get so late? She couldn't deny it though; the morning sky darkened her mind like nothing else before. Her feet heavy, she trudged up the concrete stairs to the third floor, unlocking the door with picks rather than a key because what kind of thief would keep a key to her own apartment? Falling onto her bed, she let out a loud sigh. "What have a gotten myself into?" In that early morning light, she stared at the ring on her finger before slipping into a solid sleep.

The next morning she would start thinking about date material. What did people even do these days? Movies and dances? Roses over a candle lit dinner? She might actually throw up. That didn't matter now though. She slept deep into the morning, very happy that for once, her phone stayed quiet of nosy criminal contacts. Perhaps even a little too quiet.