It's time for our grand finale, Toshiro. Winner takes all. The loser's existence will be erased. Now then. Let's dance!

I could feel a murderous aura coming from Shaco. He really means it. He's that desperate to erase me and get his revenge on Yuno. So, that scar of his on his neck is where Yuno slashed him. Tsh. Fuck that. I don't have time to think about those things! I quickly picked up the katana from the floor. Before I could even ready my stance, Shaco closed the gap between us. Fuck! He's that fast?! "Too slow!" Shaco shouted as he tries to land an overhead slash. I quickly changed my stance and blocked his attack. My eye enlarges as I felt the tremendous power from Shaco's strike. What is this?! He's that strong?! I have to get out! If this continues, my blade will break!

"What's wrong? You're getting shaky! Are you that intimidated eh, punk?! You weakling!" Shaco commented with a sinister smile on his face. Our blades are in a deadlock. I'm trying my best to push him back, but he's that strong. Tsh! I have to do this! I quickly tilted my body and pulled my blade from the deadlock. In an instant, I saw an opening below Shaco's right arm. As I was about to slash Shaco's right rib section, I noticed a grin from his face. Wait. Did he predict that I was going for this?! I can't stop now! I'll be left wide open if I stop now!

BLOCK!

Shit! "Heh. Child's play." Shaco commented as he blocked my slash. Tsh! Before I could even take another step away from him, he quickly grabbed onto my right arm. In an instant, I felt the wooden pummel of his katana hit my temple. As my body was reeling backwards, Shaco quickly followed up his attack with a devastating kick to my gut. I could feel my whole body aching in pain as I crashed onto the surrounding debris. "That's all you got? Come on now. Make this more entertaining for me." Shaco stated with a disappointed tone. "Fucker.." I muttered as I sluggishly push myself up from the debris. "You can't beat me, kid. I know all of your moves. I know every single feints and strikes that's in your arsenal." He stated with a big grin on his face. Tsh. He has a point. I was dependent on him during those times I was stuck in a tight situation. Even so, I have to come up with plan! I can't let him erase me! "Hm. Alright. Let's make this interesting, shall we?" He asked as he snaps his fingers.

Yuno.

The moment he snapped his fingers, a huge screen appeared in the middle of the room. In the screen, I could see Yuno looking down at me with her axe in her hands. "Yuno? What the hell is that?! Where is she?!" I frantically asked Shaco, who was busy looking at the huge screen with a smile. Wait. Why is there a silver crown on his head?! "That's what your body is seeing right now, kiddo. You see this crown? The moment I managed to land that kick on you, I stole your title as landlord. In short, I'm in control of your body now." Shaco replied with as he grins at me. I could feel my whole body shaking. Shit. Shit. Shit! How?! I can't let this continue!

"You know what to do. Surrender or fight in vain. Heck, I don't care. I get to kill your beloved Yuno while you could only watch in horror. Isn't that fun?" Shaco stated as he starts walking towards me. "Shut up! I'll fucking end you!" I furiously shouted at him. "You'll end me? Then what? You'll let your little lady kill you? Are you that retarded, or are you that desperate to give her what she wants?" He calmly asked as he stopped in his tracks. "You know nothing! You know nothing how I feel for her!" I shouted once again. "Nothing? Nothing he says…;" He muttered as he started to laugh hysterically.

"...You fucker. I loved her first! I was with her first! You're the one who knows nothing, Toshiro! You don't know how I felt when she slashed my neck! You retarded brat! You know nothing of this world! You think it's that simple?! You…" Suddenly, Shaco fell silent. Judging that surprised expression on his face, it feels like he remembered something. Without hesitation, I seized the opportunity. I quickly readied my stance and charged towards him. As I closed the gap between us, I attacked him with a flurry of slashes. Tsh! He blocked them all effortlessly! I thought he was stunned! As I kept on striking him with my blade, Shaco steadily blocked them all. Damn it! Damn it! How can I beat him?! How?! "Give it back! Give me back my body!" I screamed in anger as I kept on the pressure. "Oh? Tsh. Why would I give it back? I didn't wait for 3 years in this shitty mind of yours to waste my chance! Tsh. You're such a spoiled brat!" Shaco shouted as he quickly evaded my attack. Shit! Another opening for him! "My turn." He murmured as a sudden flurry of slashes caught me off guard. I did my best to block them all, but he managed to cut my arms and legs.

Huh?

As I stagger backwards, I could feel something was getting erased from my mind. What is this? What is this feeling? It's like a mix of nausea and despair. "Oh? You feel that?" Shaco asked he tries another overhead slash, but I quickly blocked it. Again, our blades are in a deadlock. "How does it feel, kid? How does it feel to have your entity erased bit by bit?" He asked with a sinister tone in his voice. Before I could even answer him, I noticed the crack marks on my blade. Fuck! In desperation, I cocked my head back and landed a huge headbutt on him. We both reeled backwards after my sudden attack. "Tsh. You're really hard-headed, aren't you? Why are you struggling in vain? I'm telling you, you lost. Accept it. Let me have my revenge." Shaco stated as he shrugs off the pain from my attack.

You can't kill me, right? Then why shouldn't I become God? I could go back in time and play the game with the Toshii of the third world!

As I heard Yuno's voice from the screen, I felt my heart aching in pain. She'll kill me just for that? She's that obsessed to be with me? "Hear that? What a great lover you have there. Tsh. You're going to save that girl, who's completely insane?! Are you that stupid?! You make me sick! You're a fucking disgrace! Just let me kill her already!" Shaco furiously shouted at me as he charges in. "Shut up! We're the same! You're the same as me!" I furiously shouted back at him as I block his flurry of slashes. "We're the same?! Don't make me laugh, punk!" He shouted back as he continues pressuring me with his strikes. "You loved her! You wanted to give her a world to live in! Where she can be normal! We had the same goals! You were just consumed by your hatred!" I shouted back at him as I kept blocking, and dodging his attacks. Shit. I can't get out. He has me on the defensive!

In a blink of an eye, I felt a left hook denting my jaw. Shaco's sudden left hook made my vision hazy. As I struggled to remain my composure, he connected a strong right head kick. "You don't know anything! You naïve little shit!" Shaco furiously shouted as he tried to slash me.

CRACK!

The moment I blocked his attack, my blade shatters. The unearthly force of his attack sends me flying. This time, my body crashed onto the iron throne in the middle of the room. "Let me ask you something. What's making you go this far, eh kid? Is it your love of her? Is it that you want to help her so badly even though she's in that condition? Heh. That's the reason you're weak! Willpower alone can't help you defeat me! Your existence is meaningless! Fruitless! Useless! Your only purpose was to be my stepping stone for my revenge!" Shaco furiously shouted at me as he slowly approaches me. Huh? What's with that pained expression of his? Ugh. I can't move. How can I beat him with this broken blade? Tsh. I'm fighting Yuno and MurMur now in the screen now. How stupid. Fighting a crazy girl with an axe and a demi-god with his bare hands is really stupid. You're really that desperate, eh? Tsh. Should I just give up now? Should I let him kill the girl who tried to kill me earlier? Even if I lose, I don't think Shaco could beat those two. My physical body is in its limits. It's only a matter of time before I die…

STAB.

I felt a sharp blade going through my right arm. I screamed in pain as I felt my mind going haywire. "End of the line, kid." Shaco stated as coldly looks down on me. Is this really it? Am I done for? Am I that useless in the end?

Till the end, I was just a pawn to everyone?

I slowly looked upwards. I could feel Shaco's cold stare piercing through my soul. "Before you finish me off, tell me something. What's your purpose…?" I asked him as I tried my best to keep my consciousness awake. "Heh. Purpose? My purpose is…is what…" He murmured with a confused look on his face. This is bad. I'm at my wits end. In any second now, I'll fade to black. I'll be erased. No one will save me from this. No on-

I'm pathetic.

Huh? This voice..

I was observing the world from a safe distance. I was just scared of being hurt.

I was lonely.

That familiar voice. That's the voice that I hear in my dreams. As that voice echoed inside Shaco's realm, I noticed that Shaco was trembling. His knees were shaking. His eyes were wide open as a look of despair appeared in his face. "My role… How could I've forgotten that…" Shaco muttered a distraught look appeared in his face. Wait. Is this my last chance? Tsh. Here goes! I roared in pain as I push my whole body upwards. To my surprise, Shaco didn't even move. Is he baiting me?! He can't block my attack! I got his blade stuck on my right arm! With all of my might, I pushed my broken blade into Shaco's abdomen. He let out a soft groan as the broken steel penetrates his body. "Huh? You.." Shaco murmured as he finally realized the situation he's in. "I won't be erased by the likes of you. I won't let you take away everything I worked hard for…" I murmured as I pulled out my blade. Before I could stab him again, Shaco quickly pushed me back. In an instant, he pulled out his blade from my right arm and stepped away from me.

"Purpose, huh. Tsh. Why now? That voice had a bad timing, damn it. I was so close…;" Shaco muttered as he gave me a look of defeat. Somewhat, I felt pity for him as he tries to shake off his despair with a forced laughter. "Pft. I guess I was too caught up on how I died that I forgot something important…" Shaco murmured. Odd. His murderous aura vanished. I can't say if he's baiting me or what. Not to mention, I can't move my right arm. Tsh. Fuck it! I can't waste this chance! "Shacooooo!" I furiously screamed his name as I dashed towards him. I could feel my willpower surging through my left arm. Though Shaco tried to block my attacks, my attacks were connecting. Strike after strike, cut after cut. In a matter of moments, Shaco's blade flung into the air. What is this defeated look in his face?! Why isn't he fighting back?!

As I stabbed his abdomen with my broken blade, I quickly grabbed onto his blade. "This is the end!" I furiously shouted as I aimed his blade on his chest. The moment his blade penetrated through his chest, I saw a faint smile on his face.

Shaco let out a painful groan. "Tsh… You got me." Shaco murmured as he staggered backwards. His body started to slowly vanish. I was left speechless of his sudden change. Did he intentionally let down his guard? Why? Is it because he was too baffled by the voice earlier? "Hey… I think you're right. I do love Yuno. I love her so much that I wanted to end her suffering as quickly as possible. I have you to blame for holding me back…" He weakly stated as he limped towards me. "That voice. It's been a while since I heard that voice. It made me remember something…" He stated as he fell on his knees. His legs slowly vanished as he sluggishly looked towards me.

"Do me a favour, will you? I know this might sound crazy since this is coming from me, but save her. With that crazy determination of yours, I know you can do it. Do anything you can and save her from her misery." Shaco stated as he tries to smile at me. "I will." I replied as I noticed a silver crown appeared on my head. "Pft. You can have your title back... This is it for me, then…" He weakly stated as his upper body slowly vanished. "Don't lose your way, kid. In time, you'll find the answer to your question, to our question. Don't forget your role... Bring him back. Bring Yukiteru back…" Shaco stated as a single tear trickled down from his eye. "Yukiteru…?" I muttered.

With those words, I watched Shaco vanished in thin air. I watched the psyche of my First World self, vanished from my mind.

…

I slowly opened my eye. The sight of Yuno and MurMur in front of me welcomed me back. Time for our last dance, huh? "Oh? Something in First changed." MurMur commented as she hovers above us. "Have you given up, Toshii? Please. Just let me kill you so that I could chase your Third World counterpart." Yuno stated as she held onto her axe firmly. "Yare yare. I know it's our first time to have an argument like this, but is a divorce really necessary?" I sarcastically asked her as I examine our surrounding. Tsh. We're inside the real Casualty Cathedral. I have a feeling I'm in a total disadvantage here. How can I save Yuno? Do I really have to kill her? Tsh. Damn it, Shaco. This is harder than I thought. I took my diary out from my jogging pants.

July 27 23:50 [Casualty Cathedral]

Nohiru, Toshiro

-Second strikes him down with her axe. He dies due to physical trauma and heavy blood lost.

-He fell from the Casualty Cathedral. His body pummelled down onto the concrete debris. He died due to multiple internal wounds and physical trauma.

DEAD END

Well, isn't this peachy? I have 3 minutes to convince Yuno to stop this madness of hers. I have to pull her out of her pit of despair. My head is a bit shaky thanks to my mind battle earlier. I'm not even sure if I could fight these two in my current condition. "So, it's 2 against 1, huh?" I asked as I stared at Yuno and MurMur. I have to watch out for MurMur. She's has her own god powers after all. "Technically, I'm neutral. I'm just rooting for Second to win this game!" MurMur replied as she let out a barrage of orbs towards me. I swiftly evaded all of them. That's odd. Something's wrong with my right arm. How come I can't move it? As I was distracted by my right arm, Yuno then charged in towards me. I narrowly evaded her swift strike with her axe. "Tsh. Too close." I muttered as I kept on dodging Yuno's attacks. I can't believe that she has this merry smile on her face right now. I have to create dista-

BOOM!

To my surprise, an orb detonated beside me. The force from the explosion flung my body across the Cathedral. I landed near the broken wall of the circular arena. I coughed out blood as I slowly pushed myself up. This is insane. I have to get out of this mess. Damn it… I can't muster enough will to attack Yuno… The only option that I have right now is to persuade her! But, will it work?! I have no choice but to try…

"Yuno. Please. Stop this! Let's talk this over! Please!" I shouted as Yuno stared at me from afar. Exhaustion is slowly taking its toll in my body. Fuck. I can't keep this up. "This will only end if one of us dies. Can you kill me, Toshii?" Yuno coldly asked. "I… No. I can't! You're everything to me! I can't simply just kill you! Please! Yuno! Believe in me! I'll find a way to save you! We'll get out of this mess! I always got us out of those mess back then, right?! Trust me!" I shouted once again as I sluggishly stood up. "There's no such thing, Toshii. I'll believe you if you can strike me down. If you can't, then let me just kill you and be God. This is just a game after all, and we're just its pawns." Yuno replied with a smile on her face. At that moment, I could feel my heart aching in pain. To hear these words coming from the woman that I love. "This is madness. This is insane, Yuno! Listen to your own words! Is this what you wanted?! To be a pawn in this never ending cycle?!" I frantically shouted at her.

What's insane is this world that won't let me and Toshii together!

Huh? As I heard those words from Yuno, I felt the floor beneath me disappear. Yuno's cold stare pierced right through me as I slowly fell into the dark abyss. The images of my deceased friends, and family, flashed in my mind. Is this it…? There's no way I can survive this one. Shit. What a hard life we had, eh Shaco? Our childhood was stolen from us. Our families were killed. We betrayed our friends for our selfish goal. In the end, the woman that we loved ends up killing us. Pft. This sucks. I don't want to die just yet…

CRACK!

I crashed onto a piece of debris floating in the air. I screamed in pain as I felt my right shoulder break. I clenched my teeth as hard as I can as held onto a metal bar, which was sticking out from the debris, with my left hand. Fuck this… It hurts. My whole right portion of my upper body is all numb. Fuck. Fuck. I have to hold on… Somehow… I just can't let it end like this…

Toshiiii!

I could see Yuno at the edge of the floating Cathedral. "Yuno…" I muttered as I noticed a frantic look on her face. What the hell. Why did you call my name? Tsh. I can feel my entire left arm shaking. I can't hold on much longer. There wasn't any static that came from diary. My flag is still up. Tsh. Yare, yare. My whole body is too exhausted. Damn you, Shaco. You wasted too much energy… Fuck. I have to pull myself upwards…

"Yuno! I may be a pawn to you, but you're someone important to me! I won't let you suffer in this trap of yours!" I shouted at Yuno as I tried my best to pull myself upwards. I can feel the immense strain on my left arm. Shit. This is bad! Come on, Toshiro!

Don't come, Toshii…

"I'll save you! I'll fucking save you! I'll bend the rules and save you! After this, we'll have a normal life! We'll get married, and start a family of our own! Don't you fucking give up on me!" I shouted once again. Just a bit more and I could reach the top of the debris! I just have to-

CLANK!

The moment that the top of the debris was in my reach, the steel bar dislodged itself from the debris. My eye enlarges as I slowly fell into the dark abyss once again. Fuck. I can't evade my Dead End. This is probably the end for me. Sorry, Shaco. I couldn't save her…

BZZZZZZZZZZZT!

Tsh. Given up already? It looks like it's up to Nee-sama to save the day.

As I was about to close my eye and accept my impending death, I felt someone grabbed onto me. Wait a minute. We're flying in mid-air! Huh?! That voice! It can't be! "Nee-sama?! Ninth?! You're alive?!" I shouted in shock as I quickly recognized my saviour. It was none other than the great Uryuu, Minene. Am I hallucinating? "Stop making me babysit you, idiot. Seriously. What happened to your burning determination shenanigan?" Uryuu asked as we flew towards the Cathedral. "What?! How is this possible?! You're supposed to be dead!" MurMur frantically shouted at Uryuu as she lets out a barrage of orbs towards us. Ninth effortlessly evaded all of them. The hell? She's like a demi-god right now!

"Aren't you playing favorites with the Second too much, MurMur? I can't let you guys handicap my cute little brother like that." Uryuu stated as she taunts MurMur for her aim. Cute little brother? This isn't the time for that shit! "Shut up! I'm asking you why you're still alive!" MurMur angrily replied as she lets out a barrage of missiles towards us. What the hell?! How did she come up with that? As the missiles were about to hit us, Ninth flicks her right arm towards them. Wait a second. Didn't Ninth lost her right arm during our attack on Eleventh?

BOOOOM!

To my utter surprise, a barrier appeared in front of us. The barrier shielded us from the explosions from the missiles. I was left speechless as I stared at Ninth's white arm. "That Deus! It was his plan, eh?!" MurMur remarked with a distressed look on her face. "Oy, Toshiro. Let's play catch." Uryuu stated as she grabbed onto my shirt with her right arm. "Wait. What?!" I frantically asked her as her words left me puzzled. In an instant, Uryuu flung me towards Yuno and MurMur. "Come on! Grab onto her!" Uryuu shouted as she quickly flew towards me. Crap! Crap! Her aim was off! I went through in between of the two! Luckily, Uryuu managed to catch me. "What the fuck was that for?! I have a broken right shoulder right now! That could have killed me!" I frantically shouted at Uryuu, who has a sly grin on her face. "But, did you die?" Uryuu asked me with as she lets out a chuckle. Geez. I really don't understand women.

Let's go, Second! Time leap!

As MurMur shouted those words, she pulled Yuno upwards. They flew towards the top centre of the cathedral, which was slowly opening. Tsh. We have to stop them! I have to put an end of this cycle! "Nee-sama. We can't let those two go back in time!" I exclaimed as I pulled onto Uryuu's left arm. "Geez. Even after she tried to kill you earlier, you'll still chase her?" Uryuu asked with a confused look on her face. "Please. I have to stop her. I have to fulfil my promise." I replied as I slowly stood up. After hearing my reply, Uryuu started to laugh. "What? Did I say something wrong?" I asked her with a surprised tone. "No, no. You're that weird. I like that, Toshiro. That's why you're my cute little brother!" She replied as grabbed onto my collar and flew upwards. In a matter of seconds, we entered the vast void.

CRASH!

I slowly opened my eye. Huh? Where the heck are we? Uryuu used her own body to cushion me from our landing. It's dark. It's like we're inside a store or something. "It hurts, damn it. Lose some weight, geez." Uryuu commented as she pushes me off. "Ugh. Thanks, Nee-sama. Wait. What happened to you? Didn't you die when we tried to kill Eleventh?" I asked her as I slowly stood up. Ugh. Fuck. My right shoulder is pulsating in pain. "A bunch of stuff happened. Deus pulled me out of my mess. He sort of gave half of his powers to me. He pushed the job of cleaning up his mess on me." She replied as I leaned my back onto the wall. The hell. Why is Nee-sama changing her garments now? "I see. Ugh. We went back in time, right? What year is it?" I asked her as I held onto my right shoulder. "Beats me. All we did was leap through time and follow them. Wait. You're banged up badly. Let me tend that." Uryuu replied as she finishes changing her clothes. She traded away her black robe for an oatmeal coloured top and short skirt. She then wrapped my right shoulder with an improvised sling made out of tattered clothing. After tending my broken right shoulder, we went out of our crash site. Outside, a familiar building caught my attention.

This building. I know this parking building! 2 years ago, right after my 14th birthday, I was tasked to kill my first contract here! "Oi! Where are you going?!" Uryuu asked me as I ran towards a nearby trashcan. I quickly pick up a newspaper inside the trash can. It says here that today is June 27. Judging the night sky, it's probably midnight of the 28th! If my hunch is correct, at this time, I was inside that parking lot! I was waiting for 4 hours for my target! Should I interfere?! Wouldn't that create a paradox?! What should I do?!

BZZZZZZZT!

An entry?! Shit. Things are getting tense. I have to check this before I make any plans.

June 28 2:35 [Parking Building in Sakurami City]

Arakagi, Isshin

-He was killed in the parking lot by a young assassin. His head was smashed open with a baseball bat.

June 28 2:40 [Gasai Residence]

Gasai, Yuno

-She was killed by the Second. She dies due to a fatal knife stab.

June 28 2:42 [Gasai Residence]

Nohiru, Toshiro

-He succumbs to his previous injuries. Though he struggled, Second successfully kills him. He dies due to heavy blood lost and physical trauma.

DEAD END

Tsh. This is the worst possible scenario. I only have 4 minutes left before my third world counterpart kills his first target. 9 minutes before Yuno kills her third world counterpart. Shit! Who should I save?! Should I save myself and give a chance to live a normal life?! If I do, will I make it in time to save third world Yuno?! Fuck it! I'll risk it! This is the only chance for me to give myself a normal life! "Nee-sama! Come quickly! I have something to do before we head to Yuno's house!" I shouted as I grabbed onto Uryuu's arm and dragged her towards the parking building. "The hell?! What are you planning to do?!" Uryuu shouted as we enter the parking building. If my memory serves me correct, I'm hiding at the staircase at this moment! We have to run! "Fulfilling my dream!" I stated as I dragged her towards the stairs.

We climbed the stairs as fast as we could. We finally reached the 4th floor. As we arrived at the stair's lobby, I quickly caught a glimpse of hooded teenager walking towards a car with a baseball bat on his hand. I quickly ran towards him and pulled him towards the stairs. "What?! Who-" Before he could even caught a glimpse of my face, I punched his solar plexus with my left fist. His body crashed on top of mine. I gently lay him down on the concrete floor. "Who are you…" My third world counterpart weakly muttered. "No one. Listen, Toshiro. Run away from your uncle. Do not be afraid. Run to Hiriyama, Okugawa. He'll protect you. I swear." I stated as Uryuu watched as from afar. "Okugawa…?" He weakly muttered as his eyes were closing. "Yeah. The head of the Yakuza here in Sakurami. Just mention your name. I promise. He will protect you no matter what." I replied as I gently closed his eyes.

Heh. He's out cold. I hope he'll remember that. "Nee-sama. I'm done here. Let's go save Yuno." I stated as I walked towards Uryuu. "Geez. Who made you the boss?" Uryuu asked with a grin on her face. "Please. I'll repay you. Somehow." I replied with a smile on my face. "Alright, alright. Grab my arm." She stated as she lets out a sigh. As I grabbed onto her left arm, we quickly ran towards one of the wall's openings. In a matter of seconds, we were already flying in the air. As we flew towards the Gasai residence, I readied myself for the upcoming last battle. In the end, I haven't come up with a plan to save Yuno. Tsh. My only goal right now is to stop her from continuing the cycle. With my current condition, I'm probably an easy kill right now. Even though, I can't let her kill me and toss me aside. I have to protect her third world counterpart from her.

Somehow, someway, I'll save you, Yuno. Just you wait.

Within 2 minutes, we arrived at the Gasai Residence. It looks really different to its current condition in the second world. We slowly descend in the yard. "Heh. Looks like nobody's home." Uryuu stated as she examines the vicinity. I think she's right. I couldn't hear anything from inside. There weren't any entries about Yuno's parents dying here, so they might be outside or something.

We snuck our way inside the Residence. The eerie silence welcomed us. As we cautiously walked in the foyer, I heard a faint whimper inside the room beside me. "Wait. We're here. This is where third world Yuno is locked up." I stated as I stopped Uryuu in her tracks. "Here? Alright. Oy, Toshiro. Don't interact with her. I could let you crazy antics earlier slide, but don't drag me into another mess. I just want to see you make your crazy girlfriend of yours cry." Uryuu stated as she gives me a stern look. "Tsh. Leave it to me. I'll deal with the consequences. Just stay back, and watch me from afar." I replied as I smiled at her.

I cautiously opened the panel door. The room was pitch-black. I could hardly see the cage in the middle of the room. As I slowly walked towards the cage, I could hear the third world Yuno's soft whimpers. Wait. What the heck is this smell? It's like there's this stagnant smell coming from the cage. "Yuno…?" I stated as I tried to get her attention. Now that I'm 1 meter away from the cage, I could clearly see what's happening with her. The third world Yuno, who was stuck inside her cage, was throwing up. I noticed a plate inside her cage. Huh? Grass? Don't tell me she's eating the tatami and choking on it! I could also see a yellowish liquid underneath her. Did she wet herself? Oh god. I know I went through a harsh past, but this is much worse. "Damn it. I'm calling an ambulance!" I exclaimed as I carefully examined the cage. I have to get her out. I can't just walk away after seeing her in this condition. I quickly pulled out my phone and dialled the emergency hotline.

"What?! I told you not to interfere, right?!" Uryuu asked as she tried to drag me out of the room. Luckily, I was able to connect to the server immediately. "Hello? Please send an ambulance! A young girl is choking! Please! She's located at the first district, Gasai Residence!" I stated. "Understood. An ambulance is on its way." The receiver replied. After hearing his reply, I quickly ended my call. Oh? The cage isn't locked. I can bring her out! I slowly opened the cage and gently pulled Yuno out. I can't help but to get teary eyed as I wrap my arms around the shivering young girl. "Tsh. You hard-headed brat! You never listen!" Uryuu angrily stated. "Please. Nee-sama. This is the only thing I could do for her. This little girl is still Yuno. I wouldn't abandon her. No matter what happens. I won't." I stated as I gently caressed Yuno's face. That's right. I won't let Yuno kill this innocent little girl. Tsh. I can't believe that I can actually fulfil two of my wishes.

A normal life for me, and a normal life for Yuno… I don't care if our 3rd world counterparts doesn't end up together. I just want to give them an opportunity to live a normal life…

CRASH!

BZZZZZZZZZZZZT!

To our surprise, the room's ceiling was split in half. On top of us, were Yuno, who was standing on top a levitating orb, and MurMur. Tsh. They're here. "Well, isn't this awkward. I'm not cheating or anything, alright?" I sarcastically stated as I closely held onto her third world counterpart. What the hell. Shaco's sarcastic nature rubbed onto me. "Toshii…" Yuno muttered as her gaze slowly became colder. "Are you really that far gone that you'll kill a child?" I asked her with a pained expression on my face. She didn't reply. Tsh. What the heck was that? Of course she'll kill this kid. She even killed Fifth, who was practically a toddler before.

"Your Diary that predicts every possible outcome of a struggle is quite a bother. Given your experience, you can easily overturn a Dead End flag. That's why I prepared this." Yuno stated as she descends her levitating orb. Her black robe swayed as I could feel the gentle breeze of the night. "What are you talking about?" I asked her as I kept my gaze on her. "The people you wanted to meet the most. The people most important to you." She replied as her levitating orb descends behind her. My eye was left wide open as I quickly recognized the silhouettes inside the orb. It was none other than Hiriyama, Okugawa, and Hiriyama, Kazuto inside the orb. "Father! Kazuto! Yuno! Why?! Don't drag them into this mess!" I shouted at Yuno who coldly stared at me. "It's time to start, Toshii. Time to kill each other." Yuno stated as she took a step towards us.

"Tsh. This isn't good! We have to go!" Uryuu shouted as she quickly grabbed onto the third world Yuno. With a flick of her right arm, the room was covered with smoke. "Nee-sama?! What-" Before I could even ask her what's happening, I felt her grabbing onto my left arm. We flew out of the room. I looked back at Yuno, who was looking at us with her cold pink eyes. "Tsh. A hostage situation? I can't believe that she would resort to that!" I shouted as I firmly grabbed onto Uryuu's arm. "Shut it! Besides, those two are not your family! Your family is dead, remember?! That's your third world counterpart's family!" Uryuu angrily shouted at me. "I…I understand." I replied as I remembered everyone who had die thanks to this survival game.

I lost Father and Kazuto, who tried to help me in this mess. I lost my friends, who tried to pull me away from Yuno. I killed the Third, who tried to take us down. I killed Twelfth and Sixth, who desperately tried to bring us down. We killed Fifth, who was just a young child. I killed Fourth, who only wanted to save his son. We killed the Sevenths, who only wanted to be together forever. We killed Eleventh, who wanted to bring humanity to a new era. Lastly, I killed Eighth, who only wanted to give the orphans a chance.

I killed a lot of people before. I can't help but feel guilt in my heart. Just because of this survival game, I had to take their lives away. I don't want to be selfish anymore. This isn't about me or Yuno. This is about giving everyone a chance to have a normal life! A life where we can strive to achieve our individual happiness! Maybe, just maybe, I can alter this world's future, and save everyone!

Nee-sama. Stop. We'll end it here.