The following Side Story takes place after Ending 1: Responsibility, an epilogue if you will.

Everyday is like a chore. I wake up in the same place and go to the exact same place. My surroundings while beautiful,only remind me of where I am and where I'm not.

There are many gods and goddesses who respect me and give me praise for my work but it doesn't change the way I feel.

At the time of my death,I believed it was the best that I took the responsibility handed to me. It's been at least a year since that day,maybe even more but at times,I wish I didn't give in so easily.

It does give me pride that I can help those who die,move on to their next life but..what I wouldn't give to be a normal mortal among everyone once again.

What I wouldn't give to smile and laugh with them.

What I wouldn't give to fight alongside them.

What ..I wouldn't give to see the person I loved again.

While I confessed my feelings before I passed away,at the time I was still unsure about them. But now,more than anything; I know that my feelings are true and strong. Now..I can't return to them,I'm in a place that they might never reach. The only time I'll be able to see them again is when they...when they...

Whenever I miss them,I look into this pool of water in my section of the gods palace. This pool of water allows me to look into my old world and check on my friends and family. The first few months were brutal,I could never forget the sadness they had on their faces. My heart broken at every fallen tear. I wanted to throw myself into the water and return to them to stop their pain..but..all I can do is reach my hand in and touch them. They'll only feel a breeze so they won't even know I'm there trying to make them smile again. It hurts.

I spent so many nights crying in my bedroom. Even though I can see the same night sky as everyone on my ceiling and my bed is comfortable,it feels like I'm wrapped in chains and I can never reach out to touch the same air as them. It's been at least a year and I still can't help but cry.

I want to return to everyone,but a goddess can never return to the land of living. Not unless there are very powerful forces in work. But there would be no way I could get those powerful forces to work in my favor.

It was another day. The same greetings and the same surroundings were throw at me as I made my way to my water pool. I wanted to see him once again,more than anything I wanted to know how he was doing.

I concentrated as hard as I could until I could see things clearly. He was at my grave; holding a bouquet of roses. My eyes began to water as I watched him kneel down and place the roses on my grave. I brought my view closer,almost as if though I was sitting right in front of him.

I listened to his words the best I could.

"Hey Ames..It's been 3 years already huh?"

Three years..that's how long I've been here.

"I know you might not be able to hear me or see me but I wanted to come visit you again."

But I can. I can hear every word you're saying and I can see you! You visited more than once?

"I hope you're doing alright in heaven,everyone misses you. I miss you so much."

I miss you too. and asides from my crying,I'm doing alright.

"Listen,there was something you did before you died. I have a feeling I know what you were trying to say. I feel the same about you,I've felt that way for a long time now."

He...oh...

He moved his hand towards his eye,then towards his hand and finally pointed at my grave.

A simple,'I love you'.

"and I meant every word I did just now. I pray that you heard me"

I did! I did! I heard you!

I smiled,he needed a response,right? I reach my hand into the water and placed my finger just underneath his eye. He was surprised by the sudden wind. I then placed my hand on his heart and finally,I blew some wind his way. He was shocked for a little bit but it seemed like he understood what happened after awhile.

"Ehehe..that was you Ames huh? If so..thank you.."

His eyes were filling with tears but he was still smiling.

"..Ames? If you can still hear and see me.."

He raised his hand almost as if he was holding it out for me.

"Can you hold my hand?"

I smiled and reached my hand in once again. I held his hand once again. It felt so warm and soft.

It seemed like he could feel the wind against his hand.

"Thank you."

While the sadness in my heart could be unbearable at times. Moments like this reminded me dearly,that I'm still not separated from everyone. We are connected by the same sky.

I will continue to watch over them.

and when the day comes that I have to take care of them like all other mortals,I will tell them how sorry I am.