October 4nd

Dear Friend,

Oh my god. Today I just witnessed an accident on my way home from school with Yamamoto and Gokudera. They made up yesterday and everything is good now, but we were all horrified by the accident we saw. It was a hit and run. The driver hit a purple haired girl who was around the same age as us. She ran into the street after a cat and was hit. Luckily Gokudera was able to get the license plate number while I called an ambulance, so the cops should be able to track down the driver. Yamamoto went to the girl and tried to comfort her while giving first aid. I was kind of surprised he knew as much as he did, but Gokudera helped him as well. All I could do was watch as I filled in the dispatcher what had happened.

We stayed with the girl until the ambulance showed up and commended us for not freaking out in the situation. Cops showed up and asked us what had happened. We told them what we saw and they thanked us, saying that they would contact us with word if she was okay and if they caught the driver. I gave them my phone number. I was worried for the poor girl. I honestly hope she gets better, and I hope the driver goes to jail for his reckless driving.

The three of us decided to just go home after that. We had planned on going to my house for a study session since they're never been in my house before but after that accident we didn't feel like it any more. They walked me to my house since it was on the way before they departed to their own destinations. When I got home I was greeted by the kids. I smiled at them, trying to not them see how panicky I was feeling inside. When Reborn showed up I think he instantly noticed how I felt because he demanded that the kids leave me alone for a little bit. I was kind of grateful, until he pulled me into my room and demanded that I tell him what was wrong. So then I told him.

"A hit and run?" Reborn asked. "And you three witnessed the whole thing?"

I nodded. "It was horrible to watch. It was like something you'd see in a movie or something." I wrapped my arms around myself. "There was so much blood, and her stomach looked crushed. I don't know how but some of the car broke off and I think something hit her eye."

Reborn seemed to be in deep thought after that. After a few moments he said, "I don't think that was a normal hit and run. It may have been an assassination attempt."

"What?" I asked incredulously. Seriously? At a time like this he was going to pull out that mafia crap?! A girl could be dead because of this accident and he's going to say it's an assassination attempt?! There is no way someone our age was in the mafia, that's just stupid. Plus, in Japan? I might have believed yakuza if I didn't get a look at her right before she was hit. She looked too sweet and innocent to be in either the mafia or the yakuza.

Reborn explained what he meant. "From what you described that girl may have connections to the mafia, and because of those connections she was labeled a target." He stated calmly. I wanted to slap him in the face. I would have done it, too, except I remembered that he still has his loaded gun.

"So you think the girl was connected to the mafia because of someone she knew?" I asked as I crossed my arms over my chest. "What, you think she may have a brother or two in the mafia or something?"

He nodded seriously. "It's a possibility. The way you described her made me think of someone. I'll go investigate it."

"You're going to investigate it?!" I snapped. "You're not mafia! Stop acting like everything that happens here is due to the mafia! This is Japan! Why the hell would the mafia be here?! I would understand if you kept saying the yakuza, but seriously?! The mafia?! You, Gokudera, Lambo, Fuuta, and Dino are all insane, and I would appreciate it if you would leave me out of your insanity!" I yelled as I pointed to the door, not caring anymore if he had a real gun. If he wanted me dead he would have shot me long ago.

He glared at me. "You may not believe it, but your life is deeply intertwined with the mafia. I suggest you face facts before another person you love is taken away from you." He then turned and stormed out of my room.

I froze. Did he mean Enma? But how did he know about him and the accident? Did Mom tell him? Or did Dad? Or, was is possible Giotto told him? I just don't know.

I…I think I'll tell you about the accident. I keep mentioning it and I'm sure you're confused about it even though he said you were smart and could probably figure out what happened. Both Mom and Giotto said I should let out my feelings when it comes to things like this but I was never good with that. I know you won't judge me or try to find me and so I'll tell you about the accident.

It happened a week before I moved here, when I was still in Shimon and I went to Shimon High with Enma. I had noticed the bullying had gotten worse for the both of us, but mostly Enma. I tried to make the bullies stop it and I told them to get away from Enma but they didn't. Instead they kept picking on him and they ended up leaving me alone. I always tried to make them stop and I would always try to comfort Enma whenever it happened but I guess the stress was too much for him. He killed himself. I found him in his room when I came over one night. He was hanging from the fan in his room. There was a note on his bed. All it said was I'm sorry. I can't take it anymore.

I'm sorry about the tear stains. I don't like remembering this. I'll finish the story.

After I found his body I began to scream, clenching the note to my chest. Mami came in and she froze before she too began to scream and cry. Enma's father, Makoto-san, rushed in to see what was going on and he dropped to the floor in despair. Mami ran to him and the two hugged as their cries and sobs mixed together. I sobbed as I fell to my knees. We stayed like that for several minutes. Makoto-san then gently moved Mami towards me and she latched onto me as I hugged her as well. Makoto-san then took Enma off of the fan and laid him gently on his bed before saying he would call my mom.

She was there in a matter of minutes. Mami was with Makoto-san. When Mom got here I ran to her and she instantly comforted me. She then told Makoto-san that she would take me home and that he was free to call her anytime. We then drove home. Once home Mom stayed with me while she called Giotto and told him what was going on. She then handed me the phone. Giotto talked to be and told me that he would come home in a day or two, depending on what flight he could get. I was grateful.

The next day Giotto came with his friend Cozarto, who was Enma's older brother. Cozarto went to his house while Giotto came to ours. He stayed for two weeks. During that time he, Mom, and Dad decided that it was best to move and restart. Shimon wasn't the best place for Mom and I now, so we had decided on Namimori, where some of Dad's acquaintances lived or visited because of family who lived there. We agreed and we moved after the funeral.

Ever since then I would visit Enma's grave every now and then. I haven't been telling you, but the visits were very personal and I didn't want to tell you. If you got offended, I'm sorry. I also apologize for the many tear stains. I didn't think I would cry this much. I do feel slightly lighter, like some of the weight in my heart has disappeared. Thank you for reading.

Love always,

Tsuna