Hey all. Just to be clear. This is the sequel to my other story, "Another One?"

"Kairi? You ready?"

I look over at Kyoya and smile. "Yea. Let's do this."

"That's my girl."

We get in the car and head off. Can't believe we're here already. Felt like this day would never come. It's been 7 and a half months since that day. I'm so ready for this to be over.

"What are you thinking about?"

"These last 7 and a half months."

"Ah." He smiles at me. "I know it's been rough Kairi."

"Stop. Yes, it was rough. And we've definitely had to work some things out. But I wouldn't want to do this with anyone else by my side. Besides, I'm not the only one who needs this."

"What do you mean?"

"I mean you need consolation too. I was not his only victim. Yes, I was his intended victim, but you were hurt just as much as I was. I can't imagine what it was like for you, on the other side of things. I only know what it was like for me. But I know that it wasn't all fun and games for you. I know you know this, but he messed with you too. Rather unintentionally, but still. You need to see this happen just as much as I do. To know that when we leave that building, this world will be free of him."

"You're right, as usual. I've been too scared to tell you, but when we get home, I'll tell you, if you want."

"Only if you feel comfortable telling me."

"Of course I'm comfortable telling you. Kairi, there's no one else I would dare tell. You are the only one who I feel comfortable around."

"Ok. I hear you. It's a promise then."

Just then, the car stops.

"We're here. Are you ready Kairi?"

I nod. "Are you, Kyoya?"

He nods. We get out of the car and head into the building. After being patted down and cleared to go through, we continue further into the building. A woman meets us and leads us to a room. We go inside and see a couple of chairs facing a window. The woman tells us that it'll begin shortly and we are free to sit down. After she leaves, Kyoya and I look at each other.

"So this is what it's like."

"You know, I did research before coming here, but I wouldn't have imagined that this was what it's like."

"Well, Kyoya. It's not called lethal injection for nothing."

"I suppose you're right."

"They have this room for witnesses and anyone who was a victim or related to the victim. It's not uncommon for the victim or victim's family to wish to see the person responsible die in the chair."

"Interesting."

"You know, this is one subject I've always been on the fence about."

"The death penalty?"

"Yea. See, I know it's illegal in Japan, which is why of course this is happening in the U.S. However, I've always wondered if this was something that someone could truly deserve. Then again, I also wonder if this is a small mercy."

"How so?"

"Well, think about it. The alternative is spending the rest of your life in prison. With no hope of ever getting out. At first, it wouldn't be all that bad. But after a while, it would start to take its toll on you. Can you imagine the amount of mental damage something like life imprisonment would have? I've looked at the statistics before, and it's not uncommon for there to be several mental illnesses that arise in the inmates. Things like mania and depression. Think about it. Is the death penalty mercy? Sure, it takes their life away, but it also protects them from the psychological torture of prison. I don't know. I've never known how to feel about it. I just know that this time, I feel it's the right punishment for this man. After what he's done, I don't want him on this Earth for another second."

"Hey."

"What?"

"I love you."

"I know, Kyoya."

"I love you. And this man isn't going to ever be able to harm you or anyone else again. He dies today."

"I know. Thank you Kyoya. I love you so much. You've been by my side for the last 7 and a half months. Taking care of me. I don't know what I would've done if you weren't with me."

Just then, I hear a sound and turn towards the window to see a couple guards walk in with him. Kyoya pulls me closer to him.

"Ready?"

"Yea. I'm ready. You?"

"Yeah."

"Let's get this over with. This son of a bitch is gonna die."