the back of her jacket.

(chapter originally by Phantom Pen on writing.com)

The back of Minako's school jacket was swiftly carried away from the oblivious girl, a curious scrap of fabric stuck in the monorail doors quickly zooming out of sight. With the front of her jacket still intact, Minako assumed all was well and continued on her way, not noticing the curious glances in her direction as those around her saw her destroyed jacket. Without a care in the world, Minako casually browsed the stores of the strip mall just past the station, looking for anything that might catch her eye.

Normally, Minako might consider visiting Bunkichi and Mitsuko at their bookstore, but they were apparently away for the day, a closed sign hanging on the front door of their shop. Still, there were plenty of other stores to look at. Still engrossed in her music, Minako continued looking, dangerously unaware of potential risks to her state of dress. Indeed, had she been a bit more aware, she'd have noticed-