Finale:

20 years in the future…

"Papa! Come on! You said we could go for a walk!"

"Okay, Daikii, I'm coming!"

Much time has passed and Daisuke has grown up and had a child of his own. They still lived in the same town, which was now without a phantom thief. Daisuke never forgot his childhood and even the events that took place that one night. He and his son got dressed in their winter clothing and headed out down the street. Daikii smiled happily and held his father's hand.

"Where are we going, daddy?"

"To an old friend's house."

"Old friend?"

"That's right."

Shortly after the phantom thief disappeared for a while, so did Hiwatari. He said he was going to find Aya, who had left a number of years earlier, but he hadn't returned. Daisuke watched the news, and discovered that Hiwatari and his wife had come back to the small town and were living in the house they lived in when they were kids. Daisuke had memorized where that house was, and the two walked for fifteen minutes until they reached the door to the Hiwatari house. Daisuke let go of his son's hand for a minute to knock on the door. Then, a voice spoke to him through the speaker by the door.

"Yes? Who is it?"

"It's Daisuke Niwa."

The door opened and Daisuke was face-to-face with his old schoolmate. He still wore glasses and his hair was just as bright as it used to be, but there was more of a tired look in his eyes. The way he stood and supported himself on one side suggested that the injury he received that one day had left his leg weak, as he had trouble standing for a long time. Still, he gave his old acquaintance a smile and shook his hand.

"Hiwatari, so you do remember me."

"How could I forget. It's good to see you."

"Likewise."

"So, you have a child?"

"Yes. He's a bit of a handful sometimes, but he's a good kid. Though… when he's that age, you know what will happen. Only hope he doesn't have problems like you and I did."

"That wont be an issue, I assure you."

"Huh?"

"Daddy!"

Daisuke's eyes went wide and he took a step back as a young girl came from inside the house and hung onto Hiwatari's arm. He looked down at her and smiled and patted her on the head.

"Ayami, dear, this is my good friend, Daisuke Niwa."

"Is he the one, daddy?"

"Yes."

"Ah… she's adorable, Hiwatari! Is she really yours?"

"She is."

Daikii introduced himself to the little girl and they ran off to play near the street together.

Daisuke and Hiwatari smiled at them.

"They could make a good couple, someday, huh?"

"Maybe."

"So, um… I had wondered what kept you from coming back. You were gone for a long time. But, I guess you found Aya and well… are you two married now?"

"…We did get married."

"Good. I'm glad for you. Is she at home right now? Can I say hi?"

"Daisuke…I-I'm sorry. Aya… she passed away."

Daisuke was devastated. He stepped back and his eyes rimmed with tears.

"That can't be! She promised to come back and see me again!"

The kids stopped playing and watched as the fathers gave eachother sympathizing hugs. Daisuke rubbed his eyes.

"Daisuke, she really wanted to be here, she really did. She tried so hard to last…"

"I see. How did she die?"

"The best way. She died after giving birth to our child… she died holding my hand, and our baby. It was her wish that we should come back here."

"Always so kind… She didn't deserve to die. I'm so sorry for your loss, Hiwatari. If there is anything I can do for you, you just ask."

"Thanks. But, do you know what? She did her best for you, too. She prayed for a girl, so Krad wouldn't be…"

"Ah… I thank you, wherever you are, Aya."

Meanwhile, the two kids were sitting down on a nearby bench.

"Yup! I'm gonna be a phantom thief someday! I'll be the very best!"

"That sounds really cool. I wanna see that!"

"Well, you will when I'm older!"

"Hey, when you're a phantom thief, can I help you?"

"Sure! I'd like that a whole lot!"

Daikii blushed a little. When he looked back to the girl, she was playing with a piece of jewelry around her neck.

"That's cool. Where did you get it?"

"It was my mommy's, before she passed away. She was a very powerful medium, according to daddy."

"Wow…"

"Yeah, and you know what? Daddy said that as long as I wear this, she'll always be alive for me."

"I wonder where she got it…"

"From someone called…Darksuke."