Title: No Hope
It had been a vigorous workout. Kyo was resting on the floor of Kazuma's dojo.
"I hear that the second anniversary of Tohru's mother's death just passed."
Kyo tensed. "What of it?"
"Nothing."
Kyo's tension was not relieved. "I didn't go."
"Pardon?"
"To her grave. I didn't go with Tohru."
"I see. Why not?"
"She already knows."
"I beg your pardon?"
"She's bright and cheerful and happy right now, because she knows that her future is lonely. She knows that she's going to lose everything she's ever loved."
Kyo could never hurt Kazuma physically, but his words cut deeply indeed.
Author's note: May be the darkest vignette I ever wrote. I promise that tomorrow will be a comedy.