"You always call yourself stupid, but I can't believe you can brainlessly laugh about that." Chiaki said. "It kinda pisses me off"

"Who'd be weak enough to say 'I'm stupid'?" He continued.

It was then I realized how I really was stupid...even more than before. To feel this useless...suddenly it became too much to bear, especially since Chiaki said it in that cold, harsh way.

As I ran off, I could hear Mako scolding Chiaki, but I knew he was right. Some part of me expected him to chase after me and apologize, but I immediately pushed away those thoughts from my mind. Why would he need to apologize when what he said was valid? I should apologize for being the weak replacement I am.

I stood in the grassy fields outside of the mansion, pondering on whether playing my beloved flute was a good idea. I clutched the wooden instrument tightly and memories of my sister flooded my head. Tears threatened to spill out of my eyes and I furiously swiped at my face, refusing to show any more signs of weakness. Maybe playing the flute was not a good idea after all.

My sister was originally supposed to be Shinken Yellow. Nee-san was always so strong and beautiful; I always looked up to her. When I went to school, I was bullied a lot. Everyday, I cried with the words "clumsy"," silly", and "stupid" echoing in my mind. No one else gave me comfort except for my sister. It was nee-san who gave me a warm hug, wiped my tears, and played a beautiful melody on her flute. She was my loving savior.

Then, she became sick. Hearing her coughs become worse every day hurt my heart. She could no longer play the flute, but also, she could no longer be Shinken Yellow. The moment she placed Saru Origami in my hands, I knew I had to be strong. No more tears.

I let out a watery chuckle, remembering my past. Here I was now, being so weak...such a weak replacement. I'm a failure to everyone.

I cannot let myself get depressed. I must defeat the Ayakashi, even if it costs me my life. All he will do is spit out the truth at me. I'll do this myself. I don't want Chiaki-tachi to hate me anymore...hate me like I always was hated.