The Insiders realized that they had been skilfully and rigidly controlled, and appreciated their liberation from a society of surveillance. The terms “insider” and “outsider” (of the wall) had taken root, and each regarded the other like a foreigner who spoke a different language. 6 residents as well as nonresidents could adapt to their new wall-less surroundings. Confusion still remained, and everyone was still in the midst of groping at how former No. Over a year had passed since the destruction of the city-state, No. In fact, this whole house had not changed much at all. This door had not changed a bit since when Shion and Karan first moved to Lost Town from their privileged-class residence in Chronos (in truth, they had actually been exiled and not given any other choice of residence other than in Lost Town, but strangely, neither Shion nor Karan felt any lingering attachment to their old days). The round brass knob was also still firmly in place. The thick oaken door exuded an ambiance not quite found in stylish, vividly-coloured steel doors. Shion understood that, so he never spoke of replacing the door again. But perhaps she really did not mind the hassle of renovation perhaps she really did have an attachment to the worn back door. And besides, don’t you think it has its own unique flavour? I think it’s much nicer than those awful glittery metal doors.” But each time, Karan had shaken her head. A number of times, Shion had suggested replacing it with a new one. The paint was peeling in several places, and it showed clear signs of its age. He felt reluctant to see his mother Karan’s face. Shion knew he would, but he continued to stand in front of the door, unable to move. If he didn’t warm up soon, he would probably catch a cold. The cool night air of early spring crept up from his feet. Drops of water dripped from his shiny white locks. But rain was rain, and it drenched the nighttime streets and the people without umbrellas.īefore entering his house, Shion lightly ran his hand through his hair.

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