Yoshiki and Nera were now alone into the forests. They have found that Ulysses's new hideout was at the top of a mountain, one not too far from Nera's kingdom. They both ventured into the woods, destroying every monster in their path. As they fought, they found themselves hiding under a tree, to avoid any unwanted attention from monsters.
"We have about one day before we reach Ulysses's mountain. We are close." said Nera.
"When we arrive, I'm going to give that creep a piece of my mind." said Luca.
As they started to get their sleeping bags ready, Nera was curious.
"What is your world really like Yoshiki?" asked Nera.
"My world isn't that much different from yours. Mine is very... it's just full of complications." said Yoshiki.
"Then there's nothing really exciting to talk about." said Nera.
"Not really. The only difference back home is that there are tons of cities and there are hardly any wildlife sadly." said Yoshiki.
"Hardly?" asked Nera.
"This world is rich in wildlife and green forests. Where I come from, I live in a large city with tons of people and tall buildings. There are forests, but they are very far from where I live. Despite the best efforts of protecting the Earth, there is still a ton of people that hurt it." said Yoshiki.
"I see. So there are people that are greedy and full of themselves." said Nera.
"Yeah." said Yoshiki.
"Tell me about yourself. What are your parents like? Are they good people?" asked Nera.
"Oh yeah. My paretns are the best parents anyone could ask for. They are kind, nice, and they help those in need. This one time, this poor man couldn't find a job, and my parents cooked a few meals for him and his family while the man found a stable place to work. I was only seven when that happened." said Yoshiki.
"That's very sweet." said Nera.
"Yeah." replied Yoshiki.
"How about you? Do you have friends back home or someone special?" asked Nera.
Yoshiki shook his head. "I only had one friend back home. His name is Takeru. He's Lu... luckier than me." said Yoshiki.
"Only one friend?" asked Nera.
"Back home... I'm kinda awkward around people. You see, I was always a chubby kid, and well people used to make fun of me because of my weight. And the girls from my world only like baby faced buff dudes. Or Bad Boys as they would be called." said Yoshiki.
"The girls sound like idiots." said Nera.
Yoshiki looked at Nera surprised. "Don't they only see the inside of a person instead of the outside? That's terrible." said Nera.
"That's the way it is back home. Everyone loves the beautiful and exotic looking people. And the ones that look ordinary like myself are always on the sidelines, either being mocked at, or just simply ignored. I have tried to socialize back home many times, but everyone is so full of themselves." said Yoshiki.
"I know what that's like." said Nera.
"You do?" asked Yoshiki.
"When I was growing up in the castle, my father would either host or take me to expensive balls filled with the most beautiful people. Most princesses here are just a bunch of spoiled little daddy's girls. And don't get me started with the princes. They are nothing but sexually hungry boars that only want to rape! That's how I see them all." said Nera.
"Yikes! I never expected to hear you talk like that. I thought you were the delicate sort." said Yoshiki.
"I am not. I'm just a different kind of princess." said Nera.
"A very updated one if you ask me." said Yoshiki.
"This Takeru you mentioned... what type of person is he to you?" asked Nera.
"Oh, he's the only kind guy I knew. He's really cool and popular. But everyone gets shocked when they see him with me. He's really good looking and all the girls are always after him to give him sweets. But... he never accepted them." said Yoshiki.
"He sounds like a nice person." said Nera.
"Yeah." said Yoshiki.
"What ever happened to him?" asked Nera.
Yoshiki chose his words carefully. "You know... we are somewhat kinda like teenagers. Takeru had a girlfriend. And they... had a baby together. Takeru took it upon himself to take care of the one he loves and the baby they had. I hardly see him. He was forced to make grown up desicions." said Yoshiki.
"Now that is a man." said Nera.
"Yeah. That's why I'm good friends with Luca. When I first came here, Luca reminded me so much of Takeru. That's why I hanged out with him." said Yoshiki.
"You know, for someone who has no friends, you are actually a good people person." said Nera.
"Eh?" asked Yoshiki.
"You're having a good conversation with me. You made friends with this Takeru. And with Luca. In total, you have three good friends, including me." said Nera.
"You consider me a friend?" asked Yoshiki nervously.
"Of course I do. From what I see, you are a kind gentle soul. Your parents tought you well." said Nera.
"Oh... thanks. That's the first time someone says something sweet to me." said Yoshiki.
"Well, it's about time someone has." said Nera as snuggled on her pillow.
"So tomorrow... we face Ulysses." said Yoshiki.
"And we'll face him together. You won't be alone on this one." said Nera as she closed her eyes. "Good night Yoshiki."