It was the beginning of another day, and Starlight High had never looked more alive. Today was the day, Parents' Visit Day. Every student in school was either anxious or excited to see their parents again. Keith was part of the excited crowd of students. He couldn't wait to see his parents again. It's been almost a month, but somehow the thought of seeing his mom and dad again still excited him. He wanted to show them everything in the school, his grades, his friends. Keith wanted to show them how wonderful his life was at Starlight High. Finally, the front entrance of the school opened, and adults began to flood in.

Keith quickly searched the crowd as other students were reunited with their parents. Finally, Keith spotted them. In the back of the crowd, two figures stood, a tall, well-built man with fiery blonde hair and kind eyes, and a beautiful woman with long, soft white hair with streaks of blue in them and familiar pair of fox ears and a long elegant tail. When the two saw Keith rushing through the crowd, they smiled kindly towards him and came closer.

"Mom! Dad!," Keith called out as he trotted over to embrace the both of them, "I'm so glad you're here! I have so much to show you!"

"I'm sure you do, sweetie," Keith's mother replied, "We're glad to be here."

"Keith, have you grown since the last time I saw you?" Keith's father asked teasingly, "I swear you were an inch shorter when you left."

The three of them laughed happily, and Keith lead the two of them into excitedly into the school. For the rest of the hour, Keith had a wonderful time showing his parents around the school, showing them the various classes, and introducing them to Ethan/Eden. Finally, it was time for lunch, and the trio headed down to the cafeteria.

"So, Keith, where's Klein? He sent us a letter saying he'd be coming to this school," Keith's father asked scratching at his beard, "He didn't back out did he?"

"No, he's here," Keith answered, "I just couldn't find him today. I don't know why he isn't here. I thought he knew today was Parents' Visit Day."

"Maybe, he doesn't want to see us," Keith's mother said coldly, "Klein, that trouble child. I wouldn't be surprised if he never showed his face to us again after what he did."

Keith felt the mood suddenly darkened. Klein was never a good subject to bring up to his mother. As kids, Keith had always noticed that he and Klein were treated differently. Keith was always the favorite child to his mother, and Klein had always been left out from their mother's love. Keith never understood why though, but when they were younger, Keith always noticed how much their mother would treasure and spoil him, yet look upon Klein with sheer indifference. Was that why Klein did all those things he did? Keith thought to himself as they arrived at the cafeteria.

"We shouldn't talk about Klein right now, Darius," his mother finally said to Keith's father, "It'll spoil the mood."

Darius didn't reply, only nodding slightly with discomfort.

"So, Keith," his mother began, "How are your grades? Are you paying attention in class?"

And so, the subject of Klein was quickly dismissed. Keith didn't feel right after that however. He wanted to know what had happened between his parents and Klein. He had always wanted to know. Something must have happened between them, otherwise Klein wouldn't have behaved the way he did all those years ago. Keith sighed. It seemed like his parents wanted to bury the thought of Klein all together, pretend like he never existed, like a forgotten child. Keith didn't understand why. He'd never had the courage to ask Klein either. Keith wanted to leave the subject alone as well, like his parents, but he couldn't. It just didn't seem fair for Klein.

For the rest of lunch, Keith tried to bring up the topic of Klein as much as he could, but every time, his mother would always find a way to change the conversation. It's as if she only wanted to focus on him. Keith felt uneasy. This wasn't right to him. He needed some time alone. Keith suddenly found himself wanting space from his parents, something he never thought he'd ever want.

"I'm gonna go use the restroom real quick," Keith finally said, "Can you guys wait for me?"

"Sure thing, sweetie," Keith's mom said sweetly, "Take your time. And don't forget to wash your hands after."

"Junko, the boy's not a child anymore," Darius interjected with a chuckle.

Keith faked a chuckle before disappearing into the hallways. I can't keep doing this. It's not that I don't want them here, it's just I can't stand the way mom talks like Klein doesn't exist. This just doesn't feel right. Are they still mad about what Klein did back when he was 13? Keith suddenly stopped. In front of him was Klein, who stood leaning against the wall in the middle of the hallway.

"Klein? There you are!" Keith said running up to him, "Where have you been? It's Parents' Visit Day today! Mom and Dad came to visit. Don't you want to see them."

Klein said nothing. He only stood still, looking straight ahead.

"Klein?"

"I don't want to see them." Klein finally said in a stern and serious voice.

"Wha-" Keith was caught off guard by Klein sudden reply, "B-But, why?"

"I just-" Klein sighed, "I just don't want to see them."

Klein pushed himself off the wall, and began walking down the empty hallway with his hands shoved into his pockets, leaving Keith to stand alone worried. Something definitely happened. Maybe it really did have something to do with what he did before…

To be continued…