DISCLAIMER: I do not own Kagerou Project XD

"Seto."

A familiar yet cold voice sounded through the silent room where Seto Kousuke was sitting down, reading a book. The other members of the dan were still asleep and it was only Seto and the person behind him.

"Yes, Kano?" He turned his head to look at the figure standing behind him. He closed the book as he smiled at his friend. "Is there something the matter? You seem… annoyed."

Seto found Kano's current expression to be worrying. Was he in a bad mood? He would always use his deceiving ability to hide what he really felt but today, his dark aura was emanating around Seto. Kano looked at him with a glare, following his form as he stood up from the couch and put down the hardbound book on the coffee table. The blond boy gestured to follow, walking towards the front door. The golden eyed boy followed him and soon, they both reached an alley and started to converse.

"What is your problem? Do you have issues with me, Kano?"

"Kousuke."

Oh. So they're addressing each other like when they were kids now.

"Shuuya?" The green clad boy smiled sweetly, but Kano felt like he was snickering. The shorter boy bowed his head down and clenched his fist. "I was supposed to look after her. Why are you doing the same thing as I? Let me handle her."

Kano stated calmly; he wasn't angry but he wanted to emphasize on the fact that it was his job and not Seto's.

"I can do whatever I want to do. Like you, I care for her... but… unlike you, I don't fool her. I won't flash a smile when I'm hurting. I will cry if I feel like crying and I will get angry if I'm angry. I will be true to her."

His words made Kano step backwards once and his expression indicated that he was taken aback. He fixed his stance and tried to retaliate but he can't dismiss the fact that he was right. Seto was a very kindhearted person. He would always show a genuine smile, something the fox-eyed boy wouldn't do. Kano Shuuya would always hide his feelings and he won't let anything take a peek in his wrenched heart.

"If you think that I'm letting you handle her on your own just because I have my hands full with Marry, then you're wrong. I love Marry but my feelings towards Kido are far deeper." His smile turned into a frown and he grabbed Kano by the collar. "If I leave her with someone like you, she might break… and get tired of all your lies."

He put Kano down gently and the blond boy just stood there. He never thought Seto would do that. Sure, he changed, but he did not expect that he was this different. The once crybaby Kousuke was now an overprotective Seto. Things sure have changed. "So… you don't… trust me with her…?"

Kano's head was down, saying something after a while of being silent. He looked at his brother in the eyes and was waiting for an answer.

"I trust you... as she trusts you."

Seto's answer was short and simple but full of truthfulness. It was different from how Kano would say things, which made him look more of a liar than before. He realized that comparing himself with Seto, of course they would believe him more.

"Then…"

"I love her. I love Kido Tsubomi."

Kano's eyes widened at Seto's sudden confession. His eyebrows met and punched him on the face. "Wha-what! Shut up! We… we promised! We promised that we'd…!" Seto wiped the blood coming from his mouth as he stood up from falling on his butt caused by the force of the punch.

"Promised? Yes we did. Can you blame me for liking her though?" Kano was intimidated by Seto's way of talking. He didn't seem to be bothered by everything and handled the situation calmly. Kano punched him again, but wasn't as hard as the first one. "But I… I love her too!"

Seto didn't fall this time; he was just forced to step back a bit. He chuckled softly, a laugh that contains both good and ill will. He doesn't know if the boy in the jumpsuit turned over a new leaf or if he was just showing a side of him that he seldom shows to others.

"You… who are you..?" Kano unconsciously asked his best friend and he immediately replied. "I'm still Seto. Truth be told, I'm sick of your lies. You show this smile of yours to ensure us that you're fine, and yet, that same smile makes us more worried. Look, even Kido won't tell you what's wrong…"

At the mention of her name, he flinched. "Did she… tell you something…?

"No. Though I'm guessing that she would tell me more than she would tell you… She told me once that she doesn't want to bother you with her problems anymore because you were hurting. Imagine, even after all those lies and jokes you pull up, she still cares for you? Maybe she loves you… we don't know… but she didn't tell anyone about anything…" He ended his sentence, to which Kano knew that he still wanted to add more. He didn't urge him to continue as he wanted to say something to Seto. He was unable to talk since the taller boy interrupted him before he could utter the first word.

"Sometimes, I don't get what she's thinking."

Now, both their faces were calm. A few minutes of silence had passed before Seto looked at his wrist watch. "Looks like it's time for breakfast. I'll go on ahead." He put his hand down and turned his back before leaving Kano who was leaning on the cold concrete wall, still feeling uneasy about their heated conversation.

He soon left the place and went back to the base. He made sure that his façade was activated before entering the through the front door. As he opened it, he was greeted by the green haired leader.

"Morning, leader~" He smiled at her but her expression didn't look a bit amused. "Where in the world have you been? Were you together with Seto? He came in a few minutes before you." She questioned him with one arm arched, her hand touching her waists. "Never mind... Just wash your hands and sit down. Breakfast is ready." She didn't wait for his reply; instead, she sighed and walked towards the dining area. He was frozen at his spot, unable to move. After regaining his composure and almost losing his disguise, he was able to go at the dining area and eat his breakfast.

"You're cooking is exquisite as always, Kido-chan~"

"Ew. Shut up, idiot."

Kano Shuuya, then tried to pretend that there was nothing wrong between him and Seto Kousuke as both boys watched over their little sister for a while.

As you can see, this one is focused between Seto and Kano's feelings towards Kido. The next chapter might be the last one and it's going to revolve around the three of them. Oh, and sorry for the lack of appearance for the other members.

Ciao!

~Kairin