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GOMEN. I promised I was gonna update on the 13th/15th, but I couldn't 'cause my mom didn't let me use the computer! AND I'm sorry that I forgot about Ayano mentioning Haruka's name! Kya! WHY DID I FORGET TO EXPLAIN MORE IN THE PREVIOUS CHAPTER?!

So anyway, because of that, this chapter shall focus mostly on Kuroha and Ayano's part. Sorry for those who hate this crack pairing btw, but it's my bday so I'll be selfish just this once and satisfy myself -nod nod- Oh gosh, please don't hate me. Btw, I'm neutral with ShinEne. I don't ship it that much, but I like how their relationship goes. Ene pranking her master is just cute-and hilarious.

This chapter shall be written in Kuroha's point of view, okay?

"Don't act so clueless, Haruka-senpai."

That simple statement echoed through my ears.

I felt my breathing become shallow, my chest constricted and my body felt numb. It was as if my body was reminding me of who I was.

I remember. I remember everything.

My childhood spent inside the hospital, my stupid illness keeping me incapacitated, and the times I spent wondering what the world outside looked like. But that's not all, I remember happy times too. I remember the time I was allowed to go to school. I remember the days I spend with Kenjirou-sensei and Takane. I remember Shintaro pissing the hell out of Takane. I remember Ayano...apologizing for her friend's rudeness.

When I first woke up to this world, my memories were blurred. All I could remember was my name-and that I wasn't supposed to be in this world.

The longer I stayed, the faster I lost my sanity.

But in the midst of those dark times, my memories came back-bit by bit. Surprisingly, I managed to salvage the little bit of sanity that resided in me.

"Look! The first two trials!" Ayano (or should I say the Kagerou?) exclaimed. A screen materialized in front of me. What I saw was nothing I've expected Ayano to enjoy.

"If they fail these trials..." I muttered grimly, looking over to Ayano. She smiled. Normally, I would feel all warm and fuzzy (Ayano's smiles often have that side-effect on people), but this smile was different. It was, in fact, scary. I never would've thought Ayano could be scarier than an angry Takane.

"Either they die, or they stay here. With me." She said it so casually, it pained me. I know that this isn't really Ayano talking, but it still had an impact on me. I didn't want to hear that from Ayano. Even as these thoughts clouded my head, I willed myself to keep a straight face.

"I get lonely too, you know." For a split second, I thought Ayano snapped back to her senses. She indeed sounded lonely.

"You're really gonna kill them?" I asked, shaking the silly thoughts out of my mind. I don't need any more distractions.

"If necessary." She said.

But Ayano...

I promised that I won't let you hurt them. Wasn't that the reason why you didn't want to come back? Weren't you scared that you'd hurt them? Then what are you saying now? Where are you? The true you?

Ayano, why are you letting this...monster...take conquer you?

"I'm sorry," A voice spoke inside my mind. I'm thinking too much, maybe I've gone mad.

"Please end this," The same voice spoke again. My hands trembled. I realized that it was Ayano's voice.

I glanced at Ayano-no-the Kagerou. She was still there, watching as Kano and Seto approach some of the replicas. Her eyes remained on the screen, and her mouth was shut tight. She wasn't talking.

"Haruka-senpai..." And there it was again, "You're really...Haruka-senpai." Her voice was weak, but I could still hear the shock in it.

"Yes," I thought quietly, hoping she would get my response. Somewhere inside the Kagerou, Ayano is still alive. She doesn't have control of her actions, but she was there. Ayano was there.

"Ahaha..." I stiffened up. It's been a long time since I last heard her laugh like this. "I'm really stupid."

I heard her mutter 'sorry' and more gibberish, then her voice faded. I...We...We came her to save her, but is it still possible to do so?

I bit my lip, letting the blood trail down my chin. "I'll end this," I thought. I may have sounded hopeful (and maybe a little disappointed), but I'm the only one who can end this. "Don't worry...Ayano."

Okay, this is a really short chapter because I intended to make this a teaser chapter for one of the future chapters of this story. Welp, at least Ayano got to contact Kuroha before she-okay wait I'm spoiling you guys again :v Anyway, I'll write the next chapter right away and update tomorrow(hopefully)! See ya~

Ayano: Will Kuro-I mean-Haruka-senpai save me?

Kuroha: Nope.

Ayano: Ehh?

Kuroha: -crosses arms and turns away-

Ayano: ...I don't like you either, mind you. -storms off-