“Aini!” complained Lia who has now come out with her first dress. Aini, who heard her friend's voice, immediately looked up, realizing Lia's presence, who looked awkward and very uncomfortable. The dress that didn't have sleeves clearly made Lia feel too open. 
The expression of annoyance on Lia's face managed to make Aini chuckle softly. “Lia… why do you put on an expression like that? It doesn't match the dress you're wearing!” Aini's words made Lia even more upset. 
"I really can't wear a dress! Why do you have to dress like this, anyway?!” scolded Lia who tugged at the dress, trying to walk freely. This action made Aini laugh even louder, causing Lia's resentment to grow. "Ah! I don't know, I'm just changing now!”
“Yeah, you try something else first. There are many options that you can try, really. Those who don't have hands can be wiped off the list, right?” Seeing Lia starting to walk back into the locker room, Aini could only chuckle and shake her head, focusing on her cell phone. 
It didn't take long before a message from the person he had been expecting cames. Leo seemed to be trying to make sure that Aini really went as he said, that's why Aini decided to take some photos of him and the shop he entered. Even though he felt a little irritated, he also thanked Leo for helping with the reservation. At least, this way, he and Lia can spend time together. That's all Aini needed. 
Maybe because Lia's clothes were different from usual, she took a long time before she finally came out. This time her face was slightly red from embarrassment. It was clear that Aini felt confused, so she looked her friend up and down, not finding anything out of the ordinary. When she looked back at Lia's eyes, her best friend looked away and pretended to cough. She was even trying to cover up her blushing face more and more. 
“Why?” Aini asked finally, looking back at Lia's clothes. 
“A-strange, right? I look weird, right?” It took a while before Aini understood what Lia was talking about. Once realized, a small smile appeared on Aini's lips. “I-I don't think I'm suitable for wearing dresses, really. I'll just find another dress that fits better, okay?” The tone given by Lia sounded a little pitiful, so Aini chuckled again. 
“Beautiful, really. It's fine with that one too.” Lia who heard that, was very surprised. He never thought that Aini would catch what he really meant. 
When Lia came out of the changing room earlier, she felt like a different person. However, the difference she felt was something she liked, so she felt a bit embarrassed to admit it. However, Aini could easily notice all of that and even gave him a compliment. An even wider smile appeared on Aini's lips, as if she was happy and proud because she could make Lia realize that she always cared for her best friend. Obviously, this makes both of them feel so happy. 
After finally trying on several other clothes and deciding what was missing, Lia and Aini decided to go home, Aini also left a message to Leo that she would have dinner with Lia. Luckily, he got the reply quickly, so he didn't have to be afraid to go out with Lia. When the two came out talking, discussing how the clothes Lia was trying on looked expensive, someone who was about to enter held them back. 
Their eyes immediately became serious when they realized who was in front of them, none other than Salsa herself. The wrinkles on the three's foreheads were so obvious that it felt like they were about to make a mark there. Before Aini and Lia could get past Salsa, suddenly the woman snorted loudly, causing Lia to stand in front of Aini before anything bad happened. He really was feeling well-fed up with Salsa's actions. 
“We just want to go home, don't interfere.” Before Salsa could say anything, Lia cut her off first, looking at her more fiercely than what Salsa herself gave her. The sudden action made Salsa gape before she laughed very loudly, feeling that the situation in front of her right now looked very funny. 
“I didn't say anything, you know? Why are you the first to get angry?” Annoyed at what Salsa said, which had some truth to it, Lia clenched her fist tightly before feeling the warmth gripping her hand. When he looked up, he found Aini smiling at him. 
“Okay, Lia. Don't worry about it, let's just continue walking, it's already late, you'll be going home alone.”
“But ….” Lia's words clearly meant that she didn't like the idea given by Aini at all. If they are too soft on Salsa, then she will also be arbitrary. Lia would not be able to and could not accept it if her best friend was hurt, especially from someone who also claimed to be a friend before. 
“See for yourself, right? Your best friend just told you to shut up why are you rebelling? You don't like being ordered around by your employer, do you?” Salsa chuckled softly and raised one eyebrow, giving a grin that was a little scary. 
“I don't know why you came here today,” Aini started calmly. He had said before Lia could scold Salsa. Even so, the view given by Aini clearly shows between hatred and resentment, the pain of being betrayed by someone she has trusted. “But I have no intention of looking for trouble or trouble. If you have business, better you mind your problem. We won't get in your way.”
Salsa who heard that instantly froze in place. He clasped his hand tightly to the bag slung over his shoulder. “So… you really don't think of me as a friend anymore, do you, Aini?"
“If you were our friend, you wouldn't do all of those things, no matter what. Your actions have disappointed me and Aini. And that's all you know.”
Not Aini, but Lia who answered Salsa's words. He then embraced Aini and dragged her slowly away from Salsa. When the footsteps of the two of them could no longer be heard, Salsa could only grip her bag strap tighter, making her knuckles turn white. He let out a sigh and his hand released his grip on the bag strap. He lowered his head and looked before him, a shop for bridal wear. Inside, he was wondering if it would be possible for him to get what he wanted. 
“Whatever the problem… I won't do that to Aini," repeated Salsa in a sad tone. It's true, Lia would surely rebel if she was ordered to stay away from or hate Aini, unlike herself, who is now in fear. Afraid of Leo's actions towards him, or afraid of Lia and Aini who will really stay away from him. “Then… it's really me who is wrong here. I was wrong… because I was weak. Sorry, Lia, Aini.”