Meeting

Why is your face the way it is? After hearing the tale of the guy named Dad, Sesilia questioned with a hesitant grin, as if she had anticipated my response.

He asked, peering intently at Ruri, "Is there anything more you want to know about us?"

"Plenty and lots. However, I'm unsure about where to inquire "Ruri, who still had a shok appearance, answered. Even though he was relieved to have an explanation for the weirdness he had experienced, he had not anticipated the response.

"Breathe easily. I'll respond to any questions you have about what's on your mind. every little thing."

"Huh! Okay, tell me how you two first met. What gives you the impression that our circumstances are similar? No, no, what you've been doing all this time... How have you been spending your time? Why are you constructing a house here, in such a location? where you and Dan first met"

"Ruri, stop it now! Do you wish to ask all the questions you have at this time? Take it easy; we need to eat, and it's just 1 p.m. Our mother will shortly call. Definitely, "Sesilia said, who was only able to giggle at Ruri's outburst.

The lady they called Mother cried out, "It's time to eat!"

"Right? After we eat, I'll pledge to respond to your query."

Their eating table is a modest wooden table with an iron slat supporting one of the legs. layered patchwork cloth that has been intentionally stitched together. Unique and lovely in appearance. Despite the potluck, it's tidy. With everything inside, this house appears to be pretty finished. Even if everything there is utilized, there are still useful uses for everything.

"Hello Ruri, do you enjoy spicy food?"

Ask Mom carefully.

Ruri lifted both eyebrows and nodded without responding.

As he placed the fish with the crimson sauce on his dish, he added, "Okay, then... this is for you."

There was the sound of plates and spoons clinking together, the bubbling of soup on lips, and the father's voice of satisfaction. Although the side dish was served quite simply, the meal went well. They truly act like a family as they joke about and swap stories. Almost everything would be ideal if Ruri wasn't aware of the reality.

While mum was getting ready to clear the dinner table, dad glared at Sesilia and Dino and demanded, "What are you guys going to do after this?" The mother prevented Ruri from helping, despite her intentions. He politely declined and let Ruri rejoin Sesilia.

Dino exclaims excitedly, "I'm headed to the polling place!"

"Okay, and you're from Sesilia?" his father asked.

"I'm taking Ruri for a stroll. He appears to be asking me a question, "He spoke, casting a glance Ruri's way. Ruri is just made to nod and duck. He was genuinely unsure about what to do.

"Okay, my mother is heading to the market while I head to work. Ruri, feel free to drop by whenever you like. Even we would be thrilled to have you stay with us. It appears that this family still requires one elder brother. Right, Ruri! "Dad patted Ruri's shoulder before putting on a jacket and walking away. Ruri and Sesilia remained in the house as Mom and Dino left as well.

Should we leave as well? Sesilia laughed amusedly as Ruri questioned her, who was becoming uneasy and purposefully touched her silky arm to Ruri's palm.

"Sesilia, stop it. You give me the creeps "Ruri remarked while diverting her attention in another direction. Her expression was hesitant as her cheeks reddened.

"Okay, let's circumnavigate this area. You may think this site is unkempt and run-down, but when you think about it, it's extremely strategic. I'll get dressed and then go "Sesilia then hurried to her room after saying this.

Ruri kept scanning the area. There are several pictures there. Ruri was unable to identify the people in the five images that were hanging in the center of the wall. But he suddenly realized what he was doing as he fixed his attention on one of the pictures.

"Oh, I see. They are Dino, Sesilia, and their parents' family. These images must represent their missing relatives, "Ruri murmured ecstatically.

Sesilia, who had been following Ruri for some time, said, "You're correct. "They are our missing relatives. We purposefully hung their pictures here. We have no idea if they are still alive or not. However, they will always remain in our memories, "Sesilia adds.

***

It appears to be a sizable desert. Among the mounds of debris, the grass spread like wildfire. There is a lot of garbage produced. things that have been damaged yet are discarded knowingly. The landscape is vast. A lengthy toll bridge may be seen if you turn east. The shape of a mountain-like waste heap may be seen if you turn west. There are many trees to the north. forest-like trees with thick leaves. No, there are no wild animals here. Perhaps there are snakes, but none with venom. That's where the home is, in the South. cozy home concealed behind the old demolished structure.

"heed, how? You must develop the ability to appreciate anything frightful. similar to this trash, "Sesilia spoke while taking a breath of the wind-carried air.

"Your nose won't be bothered by this fragrance until you become used to it. But did you know that there isn't even a hint of waste transported inside the house when you're inside?"

Ruri grinned as she remembered her experience within the House.

"You're correct; there isn't the least rubbish scent. I initially believed we were in separate locations "Ruri said with a head shake and an expression of astonishment. He genuinely didn't believe he could locate such a location here. around the dumps.

"The four of us first met in this way. Without even the tiniest intent to find one other, unexpectedly. I was on the market at the time seeking work."

Cecilia started her tale. where Sesilia first encountered the guy they referred to as Father. It was discovered that the man was a security guard at the market who was unwinding after his shift. Dad assisted Sesilia as she was being tormented by market goons. Sesilia received an invitation to see Dad at that time. He met Dino there. Sesilia was compelled to stay in an ancient building since she had nowhere else to go. They first encounter Mom in the morning. Right in front of the structure, he passed out.

"We informed him about the disappearance of our family. Ever since we decided to collaborate and grow as a family. I'm done now "Sesilia stated while wiping away her tears.

Ruri just managed to grin. He continued to trust the account even if it seemed unbelievable. Like his surprise encounter with Sesilia, who is on the same objective.

They could hear someone sprinting, and it seemed like it was coming straight at them.

Sesilia, who was already positioned behind a huge barrel of oil, begged him to "quickly hide."

Dino, who was struggling for oxygen, called out to the two of them, "Sesil."

Sesilia worriedly questioned, "Why is your face so scared?

He pointed to the rubbish mound and remarked, "There, we found a body there!" with a pale expression.