I DO NOT OWN INUYASHA OR OURAN HIGHSCHOOL HOSTCLUB

Cogito Ergo Sum

Chapter 30

"I don't know what Yoshio-san said but don't mind him! I'm sure everything will turn out fine."

Ran stared out at the window and blinked slowly at the sunset. He was once more alone, both Yoshio and Kagome already left hours ago, leaving him alone with his thoughts.

"I never said Kagome will replace what you lost. I'm simply giving you a reason to live."

Ever since that horrid day full of grief and anguish, he never did try to truly live for himself. That's what made him Yoshio's top employee after all, unfearing, unrelenting.

"The kid's a nobody. Brat's been wandering around since twelve years old."

He was like that too… Back then. A delinquent with no direction to walk except for a path full of struggles and chaos.

"I didn't really expect Yoshio-san to do all of these for me. But I'm glad. I guess even a rat can hope for more than a moldy cheese."

Ran closed his eyes and took a deep breath.

"I don't expect mom to take me back or look for me. I'm sure she's happy she finally got rid of me since all I bring is bad luck hehe."

He cursed in defeat and dialed Yoshio's personal number.

Ran's always been soft around kids.