The next morning Akako was awoken to the feeling of his sibling poking him in the side. She spoke "come on… get up sleepy-head, why are you always so lazy". Akako turned to his side, away from her and she became angry. Reina pulled on his arm until he landed on the floor in a loud thud. Akako let out a grunt and sat against the side of the bed; rubbing his eyes. He took his time and getting up Reina spoke "lazy bones" Akako then pulled himself to his feet and released a yawn before saying "yep, I'm the lazy one". He pointed at her who was still wearing her pajamas. Reina was happy because he was awake but she stated "hey, I can't help the fact they're comfy" Reina stood up beside him and them said "we have a mission today, can you guess what it is". Akako asked "no… what" Reina spoke "grocery shopping".

After about a minute of getting dressed Akako exited his chamber and went into the main room. He witnessed his sister standing beside the door she looked happier than normal. Akako and Reina were walking toward the market where they knew that they could get some groceries. Akako spoke "Reina, you seem in a rather jumpy mood today". Reina answered rather enthusiastically "glad you noticed, you should know why too". Akako tried to recall why this day was so important but he couldn't remember so he asked "why are you so happy, I can't remember, please inform me". Reina seemed insulted but she felt bad for Akako because he 'forgot' she responded sarcastically "gee I'm glad to see you forgot your own birthday". Akako felt like he was hit by a freight train and also felt very stupid, so he responded "oh, Happy Birthday, Reina", Reina responded happily "Happy Birthday, bro. we're finally nineteen, well one more year". Akako remembered that Reina always had that 'one more year' racket going on. Every birthday she would always want to be a year older… he knew someday she's going to want the contrary.

As they approached the Market, Akako stopped walking and said "I want to see how the people around here respond to you so go ahead I'll watch from back here… if there's any trouble, I'll come help out" Akako gave his sister some money and she continued into the market. Not shortly after she entered the market he already heard a yell saying "you red eyed bitch, trying to steal from us, we'll teach you". Akako then approached the crowd and when he witnessed something that was about to cause him agitation… he saw a man hitting and kicking his sister as she was leaning against a stand in pain. Akako lost it, just as the man was about to punch her again Akako stepped in front and took the hit directly to the face. Akako didn't take the punch personally and turned his head back to a glaring expression. Akako grabbed the man's collar and lifted him off the ground. Akako said "I swear to god, if you hit her one more time… I'm gonna end your life". The crowd was in shock some of them spoke amongst themselves "why is this man defending the cursed one" the man that Akako was holding up reached for his hood and ripped it clear off. the crowd observed Akako's white hair and pale complexion. But the man had a muc more frightening view of Akako's face since he saw Akako with one light blue eye and the other was navy with black lines through the iris extending from the pupil. The pupil alone was divided in half by a navy coloured line extending vertically across; connecting the top and the bottom. The man fieinted at the sight before him and Akako rested his calmly on the floor. Akako turned around and asked the crowd "anybody else want to assault my twin sis". Most of the crowd ran away calling Akako a monster because of his eye but three people remained. One of the tree people asked "who are you" Akako answered "my name is Akako Hagane I'm the son of Dr. Hagane from the Hagane Institute of Technology. I am also a product of a genetic combination experiment between a microorganism by the name of S06C167-09 and a human… I am immune to the gastrea virus and therefore the ultimate warrior against it.

Another of the three people was holding a video camera and asked a question "if you are so strong why do you keep the cursed child with you" Akako looked at his sister "I already said… she's my sister, it's my job to protect her" the man seemed to be a news reporter and he put himself in the view of the camera lens to speak "there you have it people a man created from genetics. Why was this kept a secret from us I don't know… you'll have to ask this guy. That's all for today, have a good one". Akako then walked to a market stall and picked up some food for himself and Reina.

They approached their apartment after the shopping and Reina spoke "why didn't you wear your contact today". Akako spoke in a strong statement "I didn't feel it was necessary to hide anymore I was made this way, so why don't I accept it… damn the others and what they think" Reina spoke "you didn't do it to make me feel better about myself did you". Akako spoke in a soft and sad voice "in my eyes… you're the only human here" Reina was shocked by his statement and she replied quickly "Akako, we both know that's not true"

Akako seemed even more upset after what she said and he responded "I'm a human crossbreed. I was born like this on purpose; you on the other hand, couldn't help the way you were born. But… it's not going to change so I might as well accept it". Reina felt as if she was only making it worse and she didn't try to influence him to feel better. She already knew that he would need time in order to get better".