I own nothing. I told you Neku's father's name was important. Here's why.
Song 12: 2000 Miles
"You called your father?" Joshua asked.
He had heard the tail end of the conversation as he had entered Neku's living room. Joshua had never given it much thought before about Neku's parents. He knew his proxy's mother was dead, but as far as Joshua knew, Neku's father was never home. It was why no matter what time of the day or night Joshua came over there wasn't any worry about someone seeing him.
It's also probably the reason why Neku didn't put up much a fight every time Joshua came to visit him.
"Yeah," Neku said softly, not looking Joshua in the eye.
"He isn't around much is he?"
"No, he's 2000 miles away," Neku bitterly replied.
Joshua blinked at that statement. "2000 miles?"
Neku scowled. "Since mom died, he began running. He seems to think the farer he runs the closer he gets to her. Doesn't matter if he leaves me behind." Neku's voice dropped to a low whisper on the last sentence.
Joshua didn't say anything at first. "Well," he finally started to say, "At least you have me. As well Shiki, Beat, Rhyme and Sanae."
Neku stared at Joshua. "Are you trying to comfort me?" he dryly asked.
Joshua shot him a glare. "Perhaps."
"Thanks."