Once again, to inform anyone who hasn't realized it, Nishikiori Tamae and Akane are not OC's. See Doki Doki Tama-tan/Magical Usamimi Girl for reference on Tamae. Doki Doki Tama-tan also includes 'Akane'.

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You may be aware that you have already read this chapter. In fact, this is a rewrite with many additions. Please reread this chapter as it contains parts essential to the plot of this story. If you have already read Prologue I, please reread it if possible. Edits have been made including identifying Tamae's mother.

Disclaimer: I do not own Kamichama Karin or Doki Doki Tama-tan

//Sleep tight my child for very soon no one will love you anymore//

Prologue II

The cry of a newborn broke Kujyou Karin from her trancelike state. She held him gingerly, as though he was a fragile piece of glass. "Akane-kun…" She whispered into the child's ear.

Kujyou Kazune released a sigh. He was helpless in convincing her to name the child with anything other than Akane. Then again, he never had any opinion when they named Suzune. When it came to naming a child, everything was decided by her.

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"I wonder what we'll name him…"

"We're nothing like Nishikiori, huh? They came up with one just then."

"They were lucky…Micchi had a daughter."

"You wanted one didn't you? Otherwise you would have settled with Suzune."

The woman nodded. "I wanted to name her Akane-chan…but it looks like it'll be Akane-kun instead."

"Couldn't you wait for a girl instead? Akane isn't a name for a boy."

"But…I've always liked the name Akane…please, Kazune-kun."

Silence followed her plead. It was always that way in spite of the fact that he had no objections to Suzune's name. "Women…" He stopped himself before muttering another sexist remark.

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"Kazune-kun, Akane-kun looks just like you."

His attention diverted to the newborn child. Ocean blue eyes stared into his. They were the same…his eyes. "It's not possible…" His eyes were artificial as that girl, Ami, said. And yet here they were, naturally born on a child.

"What's not possible? You're his father after all." She meant the words as a joke.

"I guess…"

Three years have passed since the birth of their children.

Death stole everything from him. Though by this point, hope was not listed in what he lost. There was no painful experience that he has yet to experience.

"Family and friends of Nishikiori Ami…"

The death of just about any person inflicted pain on others regardless of the reason. It was hard on them—every single one of them. But in comparison to them, it was far worse on him.

"Micchi…" She glanced at the brunette's direction. The cheerful face that they have known since middle school was overcome with grief. Hardly anyone could blame him for that. It was the same for everyone when it happens.

"Kazune-kun!" Her voice was rushed as panting followed.

"Karin?"

"It's Akane-kun…"

"Akane…? Wasn't Akane with you?"

"He disappeared. I couldn't find him…" Tears burned her emerald green eyes. "Maybe…I wasn't a good mother to begin with…"

"Karin…we'll find him…where ever he is…we'll find him." His hands placed themselves on her shoulders to reassure her.

"Are you lost, boy?"

The blonde boy nodded. His blue eyes glanced at the figure before him.

"Lost your mother? Come with me then. I'll help you find her."

"Now, take this bracelet. Don't loose the gem. The rest is unimportant. Go back, and give this to the first person you see. Do not tell anyone your name, boy. Just give it and tell that person to keep it until you return." The man handed the boy a bracelet before placing white rabbit ears on his head. "And no matter what you do, don't take those ears off…"

A girl, seemingly around his age, sat in a neglected swing. She swayed with little movement. Alone. Tears blurred her vision.

"Mommy's gone…" She choked through a whisper before eyeing the boy. "Huh? Who are you?"

He only shook his head in response. His name couldn't be told.

"Bunny ears-kun then!" A smile overtook her tearstained face. She walked towards him, holding out a hand to touch his rabbit ears. "They're soft…"

His hand held out a bracelet to her. Within the center of that bracelet was a gem, beautiful as though it had belonged to the gods. "Keep this until I return…"

"Bunny ears-kun! Wait!" Her voice hadn't reached him. The boy left abruptly after that gift.

"It worked."

"Two experimental subjects in a single day. You're reliable as always."

"Do you think it'll work?"

"Who do you think that girl is?"

"My research tells that her name is Nishikiori Tamae."

"Nishikiori…then I expect no less from her…after all, she's his daughter."

"As for the boy?"

"Even more from him. The son of those two might just exceed my expectations. We'll hold onto the boy for now and see how things go. After all, the ears should be a success. We have complete control over him…for now."

//Weeks…months…years//

They never found him. It was as though the child had disappeared from the Earth completely.