Murakami sighed heavily. It's been over two weeks now. She purposely did not go to the performances, thinking that, as they say, out of sight out of mind. Moreover, Asia, as that girl in the shower called her, has a boyfriend — Murakami definitely heard about it then. She sighed bitterly again. No, why is she interested in another girl, and does she care if she has a boyfriend? Of course, because the Kitty is alive and active, and also incredibly beautiful — naturally, there are a lot of guys and girls hanging around her. What would Murakami do there? So it was enough for her to hear about the adventures of her cousin Erie, who seems to be crazy about Murakami's classmate. Unexpected but funny. Murakami was already thinking that, it seems, a little more and this madly in love will propose marriage to Yuu. In general, it's quite funny to watch someone else's love story — like a movie in reality.

And now Murakami was out of the house, pulling on the hood of her purple hoodie, and thinking that it was better just to be an invisible spectator. From the bad: she had to admit to herself that she wanted to see the Kitty on stage, and she couldn't take it anymore. However, she decided that her bright hair attracted too much attention, and it was better to hide it behind a hood and sit away from the stage so as not to distract the participants. That's what she was thinking as she ordered her favorite iced black tea a stone's throw from the performance venue.

- Oh, me too, please! -  the breathless girl exclaimed, raising her hand with money to the seller, who was just passing Murakami's drink. Due to the sudden movement, the lid slipped off and the tea fell picturesquely onto the hem of the girl's light, tight-fitting dress.

- Ah! - she exclaimed, and Murakami managed to marvel at her culture one second, and finally find out the second.

- Yuu... - she drawled wearily, looking at the girl as if a three-year-old child had come to visit her. The girl was also surprised, not expecting to run into her classmate.

- M-murakami! Tea...! - she suddenly realized that she was the culprit of her ruined dress. She looked helplessly at the half-empty cup in Murakami's hand, which was able to dodge the splashes, remaining clean. Yuu's face showed confusion. She was clearly in a hurry and now didn't know what to do. But duty came first.

- I'll buy you a new one!..

Murakami chuckled and laughed.

- What are you, an angel from heaven? Erie is not here to make you look like a goddess!

Yuu flushed and pouted:

- What the hell? It's my fault, why are you laughing?

- Yes, yes, but you're obviously in a hurry - and how will you go on a date with such a stain?

- Do you think I have only your cousin on my mind? – the girl excitedly protested, blushing even more, - I have a meeting with a friend, actually! I wanted to watch her performance!

They stood near the stall while the seller made two new portions. The girls wiped their hands with napkins, but the tea stain was clearly in no hurry to be removed in this way.

- Is your friend performing here somewhere? - Murakami asked more out of politeness, so as not to expect tea in awkward silence.

- Oh, yeah, there are literally two steps here... - muttered Yuu, thinking hard about what to do now.

Should she write to Asia that she's not coming? Will she have time to run home and change during the performance? But Yuu wanted to support her friend so much! Considering how apathetic she's been lately…

Murakami found it funny to watch the active work of this girl's mind, which she already considered almost her own, one might say, sister-in-law. And she took off her hoodie.

- Okay, okay, let's do this, - she said, smiling, - tie it over, it won't be visible. Give it back later.

Yuu looked at the sweatshirt that was handed to her, and took it hesitantly.

- Are you kidding me again?

Murakami chuckled.

- This is my thanks for the new cup of tea.

Yuu demurred in embarrassment:

- But I almost poured it on you myself…

- Hey, just say thank you and calm down, huh?

Yuu pouted.

- Sometimes you are unbearable!

Murakami laughed. Embarrassed, Yu tied a hoodie on her hips, and it turned out harmoniously — the hoodie and the dress were beautifully combined in colors.

- And what are you doing now? -  Yuu asked, still feeling somewhat ashamed of her "crooked" hands, - come on, maybe you can sit with me? Maybe the stain dries up and disappears, and I'll return the hoodie to you right away…

- What is it? Are you too lazy to wash?

Yuu flared up:

- Of course I'm not lazy! What are you saying!

Murakami chuckled, chuckling. And no, to tease this girl, she needs to know the measure, otherwise Murakami will then lose half of his teeth if his cousin finds out about it. They were served a glass of new tea, apologizing for the inconvenience and making a discount.

- All right, all right, lead the way, - Murakami said conciliatingly, taking a sip of one of her favorite drinks from a straw, - I'll sit at your performance, look at your friend.

And literally five minutes later, Murakami, to put it mildly, was surprised when they settled on the bench of the place where she originally went. The people had already gathered, the first battle was underway. Murakami, although she planned to attend the demonstration, but sit in the farthest corner and not attract attention, but now she can't refuse, and she can't take the hoodie away when she gave it so nobly! And maybe the Kitty won't be performing today? After all, she doesn't go on stage every time, does she?..

- Murakami, - Yuu suddenly said shyly, stirring her tea with a straw, - and what... does Erie like?

Murakami giggled and couldn't help laughing again. Would Yuu have known that her cousin would be orgasmic even with a simple white piece of paper folded in half by Yuu? Embarrassed, Yuu couldn't resist a light slap on her classmate's shoulder.

- Why are you laughing at me all the time?

- That's why you're stupid, - Murakami replied, smiling kindly, - do what you want, she'll like everything…

Yuu chuckled and turned away, and Murakami couldn't help but chuckle softly. How funny and bad they are, just like some low-budget romantic sitcom!

Yuu gasped when she noticed someone on stage and waved hesitantly.

- Asia.

- What? - Murakami was confused and also looked at the stage. And there was a Kitty standing on it and looking at them with unblinking eyes. Murakami, shocked, stared at her classmate again:

- Um... is this... your friend?

- Oh, yeah... - Yuu replied, looking at the stage in confusion, - but it seems she's not in the mood?..

Murakami turned her head again, and saw that the Kitty, although participating in the fight, was simply glaring at them with a wild look at any convenient opportunity. Although, perhaps Murakami has nothing to do with it?

- Did you steal her boyfriend or something?

Yuu shuddered, outraged:

- Of course not!..

The fight ended quickly. The kitty knocked out her opponent, and, rapidly leaving the stage, did not forget to drill a couple with her eyes. Murakami smiled nervously:

- Are you sure you need to see her today? What flowers should I bring to your grave?

- Blue chrysanthemums... - muttered Yuu, also smiling nervously. What's wrong with Asia? She went over all the recent events, but couldn't find any reason to deserve such a look. Or is it because she didn't ask how she was doing, but constantly chatted about how good she was with her lover?..

The performances ended, the people began to disperse a little. And Murakami decided that it was time for her too. The girls stood up. Yuu hesitantly moved towards the stage, and Murakami gave a thumbs up:

- Good luck. I will order the most cheerful music at your funeral.

Yuu grinned and waved her hand.

- Yes, yes, go already…

Suddenly, a clear melodious voice drowned out her speech:

- Yuu!

Asia appeared from the side of the stage, who deftly jumped over the fence, and with a springy gait quickly moved towards them. Murakami couldn't help but admire — well, a cat! She was wearing a dark green asymmetrical top, and shorts that accentuated her perfect figure.

- You came together, didn't you? — suddenly she asked, looking at Yuu, then at Murakami, — How did you meet?

Yuu was confused by the unexpected question.

- Well, uh, this is my classmate, we've known each other for a long time… I thought I told you, Erie's cousin...

- What?

The kitty looked no less confused. She gasped, embarrassed, and seemed incredibly relieved. And Murakami couldn't help but think that she was an incredible cutie. And it occurred to her again that the cat ears on her shiny black hair would look great. To be honest, Murakami wanted to leave so as not to disturb the two friends, but it would be somehow indecent to leave in the middle of a conversation, even if she did not take part in it. Meanwhile, Asia seemed to blush even more and suddenly bowed low to Murakami:

- T-thank you!