Kyoko was confused by the expression on the assassin's face when he heard Soujiro's name. " Why is he so shocked and afraid," Kyoko whispered. Soujiro remained calm although his face was expressionless. The brothers were just as confused as Kyoko.
" What? What's wrong," Hibiki asked the assassin. The assassin turned to face Hibiki. " You never told me I was up against Soujiro Seta. If I've known, I would never take this job," the assassin yelled to Hibiki. " What's wrong with him being Soujiro Seta," Takeshi asked, changing glance between the assassin and Soujiro. The assassin had lost all his control he had before. He replied, screaming at the top of his lung, " He was a criminal. A cold-blooded killer!."
The word ' cold-blooded killer' send a shiver to everyone especially Kyoko. Soujiro never told her about his past. He always eludes the Kyoko's question about the past. Now Kyoko understand why. It was unbelievable. 'I'm in love with a cold-blooded killer?.' Soujiro made no reply to the assassins statement. The assassins reached inside his pocket. He pulled out the money the brothers had given him and threw it to Hibiki. " Fighting him defines death-penalty. I'm giving back the money. I'm quitting the job," the assassin shouted at Hibiki's face. Then he turned towards Soujiro. He knelt in front of him and begged him to spare his life. Soujiro kept his sword in the sheath and muttered a short answer, " Go!."
The assassin leaved with tails between his legs. He loves his own life more than he loves money. He was wise enough to beg Soujiro Seta to spare his life. Luckily, the so-called cold-blooded killer agreed to spare him. If not, he shuddered at the thought of it.
Kyoko watched the assassin leaved. Then, her brothers were wise enough to leave too. That left only the two of them in the lawn, under the moonlight. Soujiro didn't moved a muscle, he just turned his face towards Kyoko's direction. Kyoko could see Soujiro's face clearly. She could see his eyes. Kyoko could see the loneliness and guilt, not to mention a little hint of hurt at the remark of 'cold-blooded killer'.
For a moment, they just stared into each others eyes, looking for answer, looking for a clue of what was going to happen next. Kyoko tried to get up with the support from the tree. She staggered but managed to stand up straight. Soujiro walked towards her. Kyoko walked slowly towards him.
Soujiro saw Kyoko tried to stand up. He wanted to help but he knew Kyoko wouldn't want any help from a cold-blooded killer. He wanted to leave but he knew he couldn't, not with at least a chance to say goodbye. He approached her. ' Just one last goodbye….' His mind chanted the words.
They stopped at the center of the lawn, facing each other. Kyoko searched his eyes for answer, like she always does. Usually, Soujiro could give her the answer she was looking for and pleased her with the answer but not tonight. Her eyes were asking; are you a cold-blooded killer?. Oh, how Soujiro wished the answer were no but his eyes told the truth; yes, I used to be a cold-blooded killer. There was confusion in her eyes. She knew not what to do. But after a few seconds, her eyes changed. It was fill with determination and final decision that can be changed by no one. Soujiro interpreted it as; I don't want to be with a cold-blooded killer. He understood her decision. Who wants to be with a cold-blooded killer?
Soujiro already gave up but Kyoko's next move stunned him. Kyoko embraced him " I'm just glad that you're alright," she whispered and tighten her hug as if she didn't want to ever let go. Soujiro just stood there, both hands at his side. He knew she was unpredictable but this much? It was too shocking for his brain to digest. Finally, he came to his senses. He kissed her hair and hugged her back. " Thank you…," Soujiro whispered. " For what," Kyoko asked gently. " For a lot of things; bringing happiness into my life, chaning me for the better, accept me for the way I am and the way I used to be and the list goes on and on…." Kyoko chuckled but groaned when she felt the pain from her wound. Soujiro let her go.
" We better get you to the doctor, again…," Soujiro suggested. " But I could barely walk…," Kyoko complained. Soujiro smiled and did what he did at the riverbank. He carried her in his arms. Kyoko cuddled his neck. " Hey… you know what? This reminded me of a conversation we had in a similar situation..," Soujiro announced. Kyoko was confused but she remembered it. " Yes, I remember it too. And I'm going to tell you now, that I'm ready since everything is settled. I'm ready to be your wife, Soujiro," Kyoko replied. Soujiro smiled and they talked about the wedding plans on their way to the clinic.