Kai silently walked to Card Capital, kicking a stone in front of him.
Reverse was gone, and the world was saved by Aichi, a dear friend of his. Mabye Aichi was even more than a good friend.
Perhaps it was love.
The sliding doors opened up, and he saw the normal sight he saw everyday. Kids having fun playing Vanguard.
He looked around, spotting his friends. They were busy discussing decks, laughing. Kai let a small smile escape him at the sight in front of him.
Miwa saw him first. "Hey, Kai is smiling!" He joked, earning a glare from Kai.
"Geez, even after a huge event this guy never changes." Kamui snorted jokingly. Kai ignored him.
"Is Aichi here?" He asked
They shook their heads.
"Aichi's sick." Emi said quietly. Kai noticed that the small girl looked uncomfortable.
Probably because she's around one of the most evil douchebags. he thought, scowling at the thought that he gave into power so easily.
Kai went to sit on a chair, but Emi stopped him, giving him a nervous smile.
"Ah, Kai kun, can I talk to you outside for a moment?"
"Sure." He replied flatly as Emi led the older boy outside to the park.
They sat on the park bench. "Kai kun, there's something I need to tell you.." She murmured.
Kai looked at the girl curiously. "Yeah?"
Emi opened her mouth, then slumped and sighed. "You know how you reversed Aichi?"
Kai felt a pang of guilt, and gestured her to continue.
"It's... Affecting him."
Kai stiffened. "How?"
Emi looked like she was about to cry. "It's making him evil again." She whimpered. Kai made a noise of sympathy.
Kai got up. "Can I go see your brother?"
Emi nodded, getting up and gesturing him to follow her
"We're here." Emi said, and Kai looked up at the small house. Kai walked to the doorway, realizing that the little girl wasn't following him.
"Aren't you following me?" He asked. Emi shook her head quickly.
"I'll stay here." She said quietly.
Kai raised his eyebrows. Did something happen that was bad enough to make Emi scared to go into her own house?
Kai turned the doorknob and stepped inside. Apparently, Aichi's mother, Shizuka, was out, because nobody was inside. He closed the door behind him and walked up the stairs.
As he arrived at the small corridor of rooms, he felt a strange power nearby. It was so familiar, but he just couldn't make out what it was.
He turned the doorknob to Aichi's room, quietly stepping inside. Aichi was sitting on his bed, clenching his forehead. Kai recognized Reverse, and he widened his eyes.
"Aichi?" He cautiously stepped forward, and Aichi looked up. Kai felt shock as he saw the familiar light glowing in Aichi's eyes. Psyqualia.
"Hello, Kai kun."