Chapter 8

Hei opens his eyes to a stinging light. He is in a room, rather luxurious – big TV, well decorated. He looks to his left. A bag of liquid hangs on a metal pole, slowly drip feeding his arm.

'A private hospital?' Hei wonders.

"You're awake."

Misaki stands at the door.

Hei has a flashback to the tragic night in the motel and the mysterious figure at the door, Her figure.

"You must have many questions, let me explain." she continues.

"I read the letter you entrusted Mina with-" She pauses, also remembering that night and Mina's corpse. "I planned to meet you at the park but when I got there,you were gone. The next day, yesterday, I confronted Mao – asked him what you were doing." sympathy enters her voice. "I know about Izanami. Yin." Hei glances at her. "He told me where I could find you. When I got there... well you know-"

"Thank you."

Misaki looks at Hei, shocked at his gratitude.

"We aren't going to stop you. On one condition. When you've accomplished your goal, we have a proposition for you."

She hands him a card with contact details.

"I Look forward to hearing from you." Misaki smiles at Hei, like she was greeting an old friend, and leaves the room.

Hei slightly smiles.