The group of unfortunate teenagers couldn't last in the pouring rain much longer. It had been raining endlessly for days since Chizu first woke up, and now the land was mildly flooded. Taking shelter inside the large vehicle, everyone agreed they wouldn't generously share what rations of food they could find. Fortunately the car was roughly the size of a small house, which provided enough space for comfort.

Presently, Chizu sat on a bench inside of the vehicle. Sawako and Kazehaya were inseparable recently. Chizu looked at the pair, who currently sat on the floor across from her, leaning against the wall of the car. They were both sleeping.

"I sure hope they come around soon." Kento's voice broke through Chizu's focus. He dropped onto the bench beside her; every movement he made looked as though he no longer possessed any shred of motivation in his body.

"What do you mean?" Chizu looked away, not really wanting to talk the guy she had known to be an obnoxious flirt.

"Well, Yoshida san, clearly those two are under some deep emotional havoc." It almost sounded as though he was about to laugh.

"Do you think that's funny?" Chizu spat.

"How could I? Did you even stop to wonder how we got this car? It's just ironic, I don't even know who's taking it worse, Kazehaya san or Sadako chan."

"What do you mean?" She asked for a second time.

"Don't you get it?" Kento's voice grew sharp. "Kazehaya stole it!"

Chizu was horrified. What all had Kazehaya done to save them? Chizu really didn't want to hear anymore.

"You know how many people he had to take down to grab this?" Kento's voice shook.

"Where's Ryu?" Chizu demanded.

"Last I saw him, he was in the kitchen."

She bolted out as quickly as possible. It was selfish, she knew, but she had to find comfort somewhere and Ryu was usually the most reliable source. Sure enough, Chizu found him in the kitchen. His back was turned towards her and his face was cast downwards. He didn't look up when Chizu entered.

"Ryu…" Was all that escaped from Chizu's mouth.

"Chizu, come here." He lightly gestured with a wave of his hand. As she stepped closer, Chizu's hand was taken into Ryu's. He turned towards her, looking the girl in the eye.

"I am sorry I got you in that car." He spoke clearly. Clay mountains of unwanted feelings hit Chizu. She could no longer hold her tears back. Taking his face between her hands, Chizu desperately looked at him for what to say. Surprise swept through his eyes.

"Ryu stop it!" cried Chizu. She then wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him into a hug. He immediately drew her closer with his own arms, while he rested his face in her hair. "I don't want to hear you apologize for this nightmare again. Just tell me you're alright!"

"Yes." He replied, tightening his arms around her. "I'm fine."