#sorry zack...

          IT’S ALMOST OVERWHELMING.  SURROUNDED BY flowers as far as her eyes can see,  hitoka is absolutely CAPTIVATED by the city’s public gardens.  she’s always thought floral life was aesthetically pleasing but,  having her time sapped by studies and the volleyball team,  had never been able to  really  familiarize herself with it.  but her shared apartment was bare,  and hitoka thought that visiting the gardens would be a good inspiration to decorate,  but also a way to get to know the city!  a  WIN - WIN !

her idea’s proving solid as she walks down the path of the garden,  recording mental notes of the plant names and their meanings.  one flower in particular catches her eyes ;  a beautiful,  gradient - hued flower with smooth,  curved pedals that looked...  incredibly soft.  she kneels down for a closer look,  marveling over it’s texture.  slowly,  delicately,  she reaches out her fingers...

the flower falls.  it topples right over.  she squeaks,  startled,  but it’s only the beginning of her worries.  to her side :  a man she hadn’t noticed before.  a very official,  very intimidating,  looking man.  oh,  no...  he’s definitely with the garden security,  and surely he’s seen her  MURDER  the innocent flower!