Sho ducked out of Toby’s way as the boy took off with an unexpected burst of speed. He realized the girls were also leaving, and he was the only one left. His eyes wandered back to the window for one last look at the spooky old building, and he grinned. Despite the chilling atmosphere of the place, he couldn’t help but be excited about exploring it with some friends. Wandering through a haunted building and running from ghosts would be a good way to bond. He turned away from the window and headed down the stairwell to head home. --- After knocking out a couple of homework assignments, Sho worked on filling a small backpack with supplies for the trip. He packed a camera for obvious reasons, some pencils and paper in case the building [i]was[/i] haunted and the ghosts couldn’t be caught on film (he wasn’t half bad at sketching), his cell phone to contact anyone if he needed to, and a water bottle because why not? Deciding he was adequately prepared, he loped down the stairs to the front room and made for the door. “I’m going out with some friends!” Sho called out to his parents, who were watching television in the other room. “Alright, dear,” his mom shouted back in reply. “Just as long as this doesn’t affect your grades. Oh, and remember to present yourself in a way that doesn’t disgrace our family! We don’t want these friends of yours to think you belong to some mediocre parents!” Sho ignored her and slammed the front door shut behind him. --- He arrived at the abandoned building at five minutes ‘til midnight. At first he thought he was the first to get there, but then he spotted Suzume standing up ahead. A mischievous look came over his face, and he crept up silently behind her, so she wouldn’t know he was there. “Yo,” Sho said when he was standing right behind her. “Fancy meeting you here on this dark and dreary night.” He stuck his hands into his jean pockets and grinned at her, cocking his head slightly to the side. His backpack hung casually off of one shoulder. “Is anyone else here yet, or are we the first?”