Chapter 17
Reid's Conclusion
Mitsuru's Apartment
Mitsuru looks at Reid and Kiyumi rather lost for words. "What are you two doing here?" Mitsuru finally managed to ask.
"We came to talk to you," Reid said.
"We hope we are not bothering you, Lord Mitsuru," Kiyumi said.
"No, you're not. What do you want to talk about?"
"The Dragon God Tatsumaru," Reid said.
"What about him?" Mitsuru asked. Kiyumi looks at Mitsuru closely. Mitsuru's features harden.
"We were told that he was here…" Kiyumi said slowly. Mitsuru's voice takes on a bitter tone.
"Yeah? Well, you're shit out of luck! Tatsumaru is not here!"
"Why?" Reid asked.
"What happened?" Kiyumi asked.
"He is dead…" Mitsuru said miserably.
"How did that happen?" Kiyumi asked.
"Yaichiro killed him."
"Oh dear God. You're kidding right?" Reid asked.
"Why the fuck would, I kid about something like that?"
"Calm down, Lord Mitsuru," Kiyumi said.
"Ok, so you're not kidding?" Reid asked.
"No, I'm not. Maybe I wasn't destined to have anyone to keep me from my solitude…"
"Don't say such horrible things," Reid said soothingly.
"Everyone deserves someone. And for you, that someone was Tatsumaru," Kiyumi said. Mitsuru looks slightly deranged again.
"He's dead! Yaichiro took him from me!"
"If you truly loved Tatsumaru, you wouldn't count him among the dead. You would find a way to resurrect him so that you won't be lonely anymore," Reid said.
"Reid's right," Kiyumi agreed.
"Reid is always right," Mitsuru said bitterly.
"There are times that I am wrong," Reid said.
"Reid, you smartass bastard. You always know how to tip someone off for something good."
"I'll do anything for a friend. I hope things work out for you."
"Thank you, Reid."
"Later, Lord Mitsuru," Kiyumi said waving.
"See you next time," Reid said. Mitsuru waves Reid and Kiyumi farewell.
It's already too late for me, my withdrawal has already begun. Mitsuru thought. Mitsuru quietly closes the door and heads back to his room.