"N-N-Nakago," Tomo stuttered.
"Identify yourselves!" The young boy with black hair and green eyes ordered.
"You really think we're gonna let you steal our Priestess away?! Let's go, Hatsui!" The young boy with blonde hair and purple eyes said.
"Right!" Hatsui agreed before the two ran forward with battle cries, going to attack Nakago. Nakago vanished making them stop. He then appeared a few feet behind them. The two boy growled and ran at him again. "You get back here!" Hatsui shouted until Chichiri blocked them. He then punched Hatsui in the gut before hitting the other boy in the back of the neck making them fall down, knocked out.
"I suppose I should thank you," Nakago said to the monk.
"Oh, be serious. I was saving these two kids, ya know. They're still so young, I would hate to see them die," Chichiri frowned as he knelt in front of the kids. "Tomo!" He said glaring over at said man. "What the hell where you after?! What are you doing involving Celestial Warriors this young?!"
"Never mind about that," Tasuki piped up making Tomo look at him. "Your poor, neglected soul is aimlessly wondering the earth. I'll help make sure you rest in peace," Tasuki smirked, holding his fan up.
"It is a problem, isn't it? For the sake of my own peace, I'd better take care of this," Nakago said with a smirk of his own before his symbol glowed. He then destroyed Tomo's shell Shin making Tomo's eyes widen.
"N-no. Not Shin," Tomo muttered in shock. The blue bead broke and Yui's eyes stopped glowing as she turned back to normal. She then starts to collapse.
"Lady Yui!" Suboshi shouted as he caught her. "Lady Yui. Lady Yui," he said trying to wake her up.
"Tomo," Nakago said making Tomo jump and look at him.
"N-N-Nakago. I-I-I-I…I was only trying to…" Tomo stuttered.
"I understand your intentions. Leave us," Nakago ordered with narrowed eyes. Tomo gritted his teeth a bit and disappeared.
"Hey! He disappeared! What a big sissy!" Tasuki whined.
"There's something I'd like to ask you, ya know," Chichiri said to Nakago.
"Nakago!" Tasuki shouted as Nakago let an amused smile appear on his face.
"No! Hold on a second, Tasuki!" Chichiri told his fellow Warrior.
"Like hell I will. Rekka-!"
"He said hold on, didn't he?" A familiar voice said as Tasuki stopped. He then saw that Taiitsukun had grabbed his arm. "Honestly, you're so hot headed." Tasuki screamed.
"Don't do that! You scared me!" Tasuki shouted as Taiitsukun held his fan. He took his arm back and put both of his hands over his heart. "Ah! I thought my heart stopped for a second! Would you say something before popping out?!" He shouted at the ruler of the universe. Taiitsukun hit him with his own fan.
"Don't talk about me like I'm a ghost," she said before Tasuki fell over. Taiitsukun then dropped the fan. "Chichiri, you too, Suboshi, we need to talk. I would like you to come join us as well," she said looking at Nakago.
~0~
"What went wrong, Tomo?" A man asked as he was in a dark room with Tomo who was kneeling on the ground. The man who had long silver hair was sitting on his throne.
"Forgive me. It was all nearly complete. I never expected Nakago to interfere," Tomo said looking down.
"You were scared because he has a tendency to meddle in other people's business. However, it's too late to make a difference. There is already a new Priestess and Celestial Warriors. Tamahome is hanging on by a thread. We have no need to worry. Tomo, look at me," the man said.
"Uh, yes, sir," Tomo said before looking at him. Suddenly he was shot in the head with a purple energy blast and fell back, dead. He soon turned back into Kaen.
"Nicely done. Return to your rest, I'm finished with you. Now then, it's time to retrieve our lost Priestess," the man said before standing and walking out of the room.
~0~
The group had found Tamahome and Tasuki was by him, making sure he was okay. Chichiri stood behind him while Suboshi held the now conscious Yui. The two Genbu Warriors were still unconscious and sitting against a rock together.
"When you and Aika appeared in this world at the same time as Priestesses and the battle between Seiryuu and Suzaku occurred, you broke the legends one hundred year cycle. Throughout the conflict and even after, there was a medium which strongly connected both worlds," Taiitsukun told Yui while looking at the two Genbu Warriors.
"You mean…my earring?" Yui asked.
"It wasn't Lady Yui's fault! You know who put the earring in Tomo's shell," Suboshi said as he defended his Priestess. Nakago was standing behind Taiitsukun, his back to them.
"No one is blaming Yui, you idiot. Settle down," Taiitsukun said to the boy.
"She's right. If you analyze it, the thing that brings our worlds closest together is them," Chichiri said looking at Tamahome who was being held up by Tasuki.
"Hey! What's wrong? Shouldn't he be free of the spell Tomo put on him by now?" Tasuki asked looking at Nakago.
"It's Kodoku," Nakago stated before looking over his shoulder. "He may have been manifesting a world of illusions to confuse Tamahome, but the Kodoku in the wine was real."
"Kodoku?" Tasuki murmured with slightly wide eyes. He then let out a slight chuckle, looking at Tamahome. "Is that all it is? Heh, no problem. Tamahome's already beaten Kodoku once before. It's nothing serious."
"I wonder," Nakago said making Tasuki narrow his eyes at him. "Last time, he only took one dose, but this is different because the more you take, the more powerful its effect," he said as Tasuki laid Tamahome down and looked at Nakago.
"Shut up! I'm sick of both of you!" Tasuki said as he stood, his fan now in hand. "You and Suboshi. You're both bad news and I'll burn you to a crisp!"
"Stop it!" Yui called. Suboshi looked at her to see tears in her eyes. "It was me. I stole the Four Gods book. I'm the one causing this suffering. I'm sorry," Yui said as her tears ran down her cheeks. "I'm sorry!" She cried as Suboshi held her close.
"Don't blame yourself, Yui. We all know the main problem has nothing to do with you. Tasuki! Put that match away," Taiitsukun ordered. Tasuki growled a bit until he heard a groan and looked at his fellow Warrior.
"Tamahome!" He called. He saw that Tamahome was gritting his teeth and sweating, looking like he was struggling. Tasuki knelt down next to his friend and gently sitting him up. "Speak to me. You're gonna be all right. Hey, grandma! What should I do? Tell me what to do to help him!" Tasuki said to Taiitsukun. "Come on! Come on, hurry up! Tell me!" Taiitsukun looked at Nakago.
"If there's anything we can do, I'd like you to tell me," she said to the blonde man.
"There is nothing, but if there was, I would tell you. However, swallowing the Kodoku and falling under Tomo's spell was due to his own weakness. I owe him no help and have no wish to bother you any further. I only came here to retrieve a lost item," Nakago stated.
"You're leaving now?" Taiitsukun asked.
"Heh, don't tell me you expect me to help you fight," Nakago smirked.
"Help us fight?" Chichiri asked.
"Did I misjudge you after all?" Taiitsukun asked the blonde.
"Anyone would misjudge this asshole. He's Nakago after all," a familiar voice said. Tasuki looked over.
"Kurama! How'd you get here?!" Tasuki asked.
"That's what I'd sure as hell like to know. I was happily sleeping at home, on the couch and suddenly I wake up here. I heard you guys talking and followed the voices…then I learn these two Seiryuu brats are here and it makes my fur stand up!" Kurama growled looking at Suboshi and Nakago.
"I see you haven't changed, fox," Nakago said.
"Damn right I haven't! And you're lucky you're dead so I can't rip you to shreds, blondie!" Kurama growled. "Now tell us, are ya helping or not?!" Nakago's eyes suddenly narrowed and he snapped his head into a direction passed Kurama.
"Something's coming," he stated. Suddenly a purple flew at them. Suboshi let out a scream as did Yui.
"Lady Yui!" Suboshi shouted as Yui was being taken.
"Yui!" Kurama shouted as well.
~0~
Kiba panted as he and Akamaru ran to Aika's house, knowing Naruto and Hinata might be there. He soon made it there and rang the doorbell violently.
"Coming!" Hinata called. She answered the door to see Kiba and Akamaru.
"Hinata, where's Naruto?" Kiba asked her.
"Kiba, he's in the living room," Hinata frowned as she let him in.
"Naruto!" Kiba called as he ran to the living room.
"Kiba? Hey, calm down! What's going on?" Naruto asked seeing the urgent looking his friend's face as Kiba held him by the shoulders.
"It was there! It was there!" Kiba exclaimed.
"What are you talking about?" Hinata asked walking up to them. Akamaru let out a bark and whimper. Kiba took a book out of his jacket and Naruto's eyes widened when he saw it was the Universe of the Four Gods book.
"The book," Kiba stated.
~0~
A man with long silver hair and gold eyes stood there. He had a crown on his head that had a red gem on it. There was also an ornament on his garb that had a blue gem.
"I shall take the Priestess," he said as Yui was being held by some form of purple energy.
"Release Lady Yui!" Suboshi demanded.
"You better let her go, dammit," Kurama growled, his tails swishing angrily.
"Who are you?! What the hell do you want?!" Tasuki yelled.
"You upset the Four Gods balance and take over the entire world. That is what you want," Taiitsukun said looking at the silver haired man.
"You make it sound so heartless and simple. Do you understand the concept of taking over the entire world?" The man asked her.
"You mean that the devil must desert the throne of Heaven," Taiitsukun said with some venom in her voice.
"Devil? A distasteful name. Allow me to present myself. I am called…."
~0~
"Tenkou," Naruto read as he sat at the coffee table with the book. "The guy Nakago once served," he added before turning the page. Hinata was making dinner while Kiba and Akamaru drank some water.
"So Yui isn't some new fifth Priestess. He made Tokiko disappear so Yui could become the real Priestess of Genbu," Kiba stated.
"If this guy has this much power, he can become a big problem for us," Naruto said with narrowed eyes. Kiba looked at him.
"And his power isn't fully released."
~0~
Yui was now in a purple globe as Tenkou floated over them.
"Nakago, I'm willing to overlook your interference with Tomo. What do you say? Will you work for me again?" Tenkou asked while the others looked ready to fight.
"Hn, I'm afraid I must refuse your offer," Nakago said with a glare over his shoulder. "Being given some stranger's body so I can experience death again doesn't appeal to me in the least. Goodbye. I do not intend to ever see you again," Nakago smirked.
"Why did you even bother to show up in the first place?!" Tasuki shouted at him.
"I wanted to see my old friends, the Suzaku Seven. Isn't that reason enough?" Nakago asked as he began to disappear. He then let out a chuckle until he was fully gone.
"Yeah right," Tasuki said disbelievingly.
"You're as big a loud mouth as ever," Nuriko's voice piped up. He appeared and helped Tamahome sit up in his lap. "Hey, what happened to Tamahome, huh?" He demanded. Mitsukake and Chiriko appeared behind Tasuki.
"From what they say, he's all hopped up on Kodoku," Tasuki stated.
"Aw jeez, what an idiot," Nuriko muttered.
"It's not something to joke about!" Chiriko said making Tasuki's and Kurama's eyes widen.
"He's right. Kodoku is powerful and dangerous," Mitsukake agreed. Tasuki sweat-dropped with big chibi eyes.
"Hey, guys, Whatchya doin' here?" Tasuki asked.
"Kits!" Kurama grinned as he ran over to Chiriko. He jumped into the boy's arms and nuzzled him making the boy giggle and hug him. Hotohori smile from beside Chichiri.
"We are here because the Suzaku Seven must gather where the Priestess appears," Hotohori said.
"The Priestess is here?" Suboshi asked surprised. Suddenly there was a red light behind him making him look over. It's then Aika appears making Tenkou glare.
"Aika!" Tasuki called when he saw her. Aika opened her eyes, narrowing them to a glare.
"My friends, I won't let him get away with this," she stated, angered at Tenkou.
~0~
"When the Priestess appears, so do her Warriors. This is what…Tenkou counted on," Naruto said with a glare, gritting his teeth.
~0~
Tenkou raised a hand and his pointer finger glowed purple and shot it at Aika who was now holding Tamahome. Suddenly a girl with green hair appeared and protected Aika, kicking the orb away.
"Nyan-Nyan!" Aika exclaimed.
"I should have known that you would wait till the most dramatic moment to show," Taiitsukun grumbled.
"Nyan-Nyan!" Nyan-Nyan smiled giving a peace sign.
"Forget the peace sign and get those two out of here. Mitsukake, Kurama, stay with them," Taiitsukun ordered.
"Nyan-Nyan!" Nyan-Nyan flipped up and turned into a pink orb that floated down to Aika, Tamahome, Mitsukake, and Kurama.
"Taiitsukun, I have to fight Tenkou," Aika said to her as she was now in the orb. Her Warriors smiled at her.
"You have to help Tamahome recover," Nuriko stated.
"That's right! You don't have to worry! We'll take care of this guy," Chiriko smiled.
"Whoa! Chiriko's talking like a real fighter now," Tasuki teased as Chiriko stuck his tongue out at him.
"Well, ready?" Hotohori asked, ready to fight. Chichiri removed his mask.
"Yes," Chichiri replied with a serious tone.
"What will you do now? It won't be as easy to get as you think," Taiitsukun said to Tenkou.
"What does he have to get?" Suboshi asked her.
"He needs the Shinzahou. They are formed from an item which the Priestess is wearing when she couples with the Beast God. The ornament he has around his neck belonged to Yui, the Priestess of Seiryuu. All he needs now is the ring Aika is wearing and he expect to get it effortlessly because everything has gone accordingly to his plan. Hn, until now that is," Taiitsukun smirked. Tenkou chuckled with a smirk.
"You have certainly caused me a number of setbacks. I'll simply have to annihilate you," Tenkou said before shooting purple orbs of energy at them.
~0~
"In an instant, it was begun," Naruto read as there was a small earthquake that didn't seem to bother the people in the house. "A battle to save both worlds, to save friends, and to save the ones they love most."
~0~
'Suboshi,' Suboshi heard making his eyes widen. 'What's wrong? Save Lady Yui!' Amiboshi told him.
'But, brother, I'm using your body. I don't want it destroyed,' Suboshi thought as he saw The Suzaku Seven protected themselves against Tenkou who attacked them.
'He's using Lady Yui as a shield. Everyone's afraid of hurting her. Save them. Save them all!' Amiboshi said before Suboshi smiled. He then nodded as a tear appeared in his eye.
"I thank you, brother," he said. Suboshi then had a blue light around him and suddenly his Ryuseisui appeared in his stretched out hand.
~0~
"The brother's prayed…prayed that…they'd never be apart again. So they concentrated their life forces into the weapon," Naruto read as tears came into his eyes. Akamaru whimpered a bit as Kiba walked over to Naruto. Hinata was sitting next to Naruto, tears in her eyes.
~0~
A blue light appeared and Suboshi jumped up with Yui in his arms…and blood on his back. He landed on the ground gracefully, but blood spilled out of his wound.
"Lady Yui. Lady Yui!" Suboshi said trying to wake her up. Yui groaned softly and opened her eyes to see him smiling at her with tears in his eyes.
"Suboshi, did you save me? Was it you?" She asked softly. His teary smile grew a bit.
"Yes. I have lived only for you, Lady Yui. I always have. I love you, Lady Yui," he said to her, feeling weak.
"Suboshi, why are you telling me this now?" Yui asked, not having seen his wound. More tears flooded into Suboshi's eyes.
"I do love you."
"Suboshi," Yui went to say something until he groaned and fell over. "What's wrong?" She asked worried as she got out of his arms and held her. The Warriors were looking over. "Suboshi! Subo-NO!" Yui screamed as Suboshi died.
~0~
Tamahome groaned and grunted while gritting his teeth. Aika held him, tears in her eyes.
"Tamahome?" She asked softly, gently stroking his hair. Tamahome was remembering when he found his family dead.
"Yuiren….Chuei…" he murmured before shakily bringing his hands up to look at, covered in blood. "I did it," he said before bringing his hands to his face, covering his eyes. "I did it! I-it was me! I killed them!" Tamahome cried.
"Hang on, Tamahome!" Mitsukake said from outside the orb as he used his ability. "You have to stay strong to conquer this thing!" Mitsukake said as the orb became green from his magic.
~0~
"Mitsukake's power could do nothing against the Kodoku and the prayers of the Priestess could not reach him either," Naruto said. He looked down and handed the book to Kiba.
"Hm? Oh." Kiba took the book while Naruto opened a can of beer. "The Priestess of Genbu…it's Tokiko!" He exclaimed making Naruto do a spit take.
~0~
'Yes, you must summon Genbu. I lack the strength to prevail against the Beast God, but you will be able to do it,' Tokiko told Yui.
'But if I summon the Beast God, you'll die again,' Yui thought with tears as she held the dead Suboshi/Amiboshi.
~0~
Tamahome then thought about when he buried his family and groaned and grunted as he was being held by Aika.
"Tamahome," Aika murmured with tears. He then saw himself put another rock on the grave.
'Stop it! Who's doing that?' Tamahome thought. He then saw himself making the graves. 'Me. What am I doing?' He thought until he saw Aika's face from that day. 'Aika.' He then saw his family's faces. 'My family's grave. Oh dad, my brothers and sisters. I couldn't have,' he said to himself. Aika held him closer. "I swear, from now on, I will guard Aika with my life. Watch me and remember…" Tamahome's eyes widened as Aika kissed him. 'Aika.'
~0~
'You understand, don't you? You'll be able to seal Tenkou away as he is now,' Tokiko said making Yui look at Tenkou.
"I won't allow it!" Tenkou said before attacking with another purple energy orb. The area glowed purple until there was a red light. Yui was then surprised to see Tamahome standing there, his symbol glowing as he glared at Tenkou.
"It ends here," he stated.
~0~
Naruto smiled as he listened to Kiba.
"The Seven Warriors and the Priestess were together. Tenkou could not prevent it," Kiba read. Naruto stood and went to the window while Hinata smiled in relief. "The Priestess of Genbu cleared her mind and drawing upon the power of the two Shinzahous, she offered up a prayer."
~0~
"With thy holy power, destroy the evil which threatens us! Oh hear the plea of your followers and grant our wishes. Descend to us now!" Yui said before her forehead glowed green. Aika was by her side with a hand resting on her friend's shoulder, the hand that held Suzaku Shinzahou, the ring.
~0~
"Naruto, she's summoned the Four Gods," Kiba stated.
"What was her first wish?" Naruto asked, looking out the window.
"Right. Genbu, Byakko, Suzaku, and Seiryuu, the guardians of the four corners of the earth, turned upon Tenkou."
~0~
"I will not give up. I swear. I will never give up!" Tenkou stated.
~0~
"Her second wish…"
"Is to bring back Tokiko, right?" Naruto asked, interrupting Kiba who looked at him with shock.
"Bingo. You really know this stuff," Kiba said to his friend.
'I just hope I'm wrong about the third wish,' Naruto thought with a sad gaze.
~0~
Tamahome and Aika looked at Taiitsukun with shock. Tamahome held Aika close, holding her hand close to his heart.
"You mean we-?" Tamahome started to ask until Taiitsukun interrupted.
"Yes, even if the book is sealed away, it will effect both worlds if you two stay together in one of them. You were told it was impossible, Tamahome. As long as you have any memory of your past life, you cannot live in Aika's world. That is the destiny of her Priestess and her Warriors," Taiitsukun said.
"None of the Four Gods can grant that wish, huh?" Nuriko asked frowning.
"Ya know, I really don't care if something does happen," Tasuki said before looking at Taiitsukun with a glare. "Why should they have to be worried about it, huh?! What's wrong with them living together if they love each other?! What's wrong with that?!" He asked angered.
"God knows these two kids deserve to finally have happiness after all this hell that they went through. You're the damn ruler of the universe! Make an exception for once!" Kurama growled in agreement.
"Taiitsukun," Aika said making the ruler of the universe look at her as she walked up. "Tell me, please, what to do. I'll do anything," she said revealing the tears that were pricking her eyes. "Not to be separated from Tamahome," she said before she was being held by Taiitsukun. "Anything."
"Aika…"
"Whatever it takes! I know I can handle it! No matter what it is! Please tell me what it is!" Aika pleaded. Mitsukake was looking down, feeling sorry for his friends. Chiriko was in tears. "People's feelings, you said they made a difference! You said the human heart is what makes miracles happen! I don't wanna just give up! Don't make me!" She said with tears flowing down. Hotohori was looking down while Nuriko was looking softly at Aika. Tasuki's shoulders were shaking while Kurama was looking down with his ears flattened against his head. "Is that supposed to be the mature thing to do? So that it can't be helped but to move on? If being mature means giving up," she started as she fell to her knees. "Then I don't wanna be an adult. I don't. What was the point of our meeting? What was the point of that adventure? Of any of it? I already lost everyone once! I don't want to lose it again! No…No! NO!" She screamed.
~0~
"The Priestess and Warriors said nothing and heard nothing, but the sound of their own hearts," Kiba read sadly while Naruto and Hinata were looking down.
~0~
Tamahome had gathered Aika into his arms and held her close to him. The Warriors, Yui, and Kurama watched the couple with sad eyes. Tamahome soon pulled away as he looked at Aika. He then slowly removes the ring from his finger that made them husband and wife. Tamahome then handed it to the woman he loved most. Aika held it before turning and starting to walk away. She looked at Nuriko who gave a soft smile to her.
'Aika,' he thought. Aika looked at Tasuki next to who was frowning. The others were frowning as well and Aika made it to Yui and Kurama, holding the ring to her chest. Aika then looked at her friends and the man she loved with tears.
"Thank you. Thank you, everyone," she said before holding back sobs. Kurama jumped into her arms and she held him while he nuzzled her, trying to comfort her. Yui frowned and closed her eyes.
"Kaijin!" She said before her forehead glowed green. Tamahome was looking at Aika, his heart breaking as Aika looked back at him. "Seal the Universe of the Four Gods forever and separate the two worlds from each other completely and without delay!" Yui ordered.
"No!" Aika cried until Yui grabbed her and Kurama as the area glowed green. It's then they both held each other with tears as they were transported back home. Aika looks at the ring in her hand.
"Now go…go to wherever you must go," Yui said to the ring before it was falling out of Aika's hand, falling back into the world of the book.
"Kit, if you and Tamahome are truly meant to be together then you will meet again. I've seen it. You two are destined to be together," Kurama said softly to her. Aika held him close and soaked his fur with her tears.
~0~
"Okay!" Naruto said as he set some food on the counter, surprising Hinata.
'Is he gonna cook?' She thought. The only thing she's seen her husband cook is ramen!
"What're you doing, Naruto?" Kiba asked blinking. Akamaru had his head tilted a bit in question.
"Aika's coming home now, right?" Naruto asked as he turned the water in the sink on. "I have a feeling she'll be hungry," he added. 'At least I hope she will be,' he thought. "I think you better head over to Yui's place." Kiba blushed a bit and rubbed the back of his head with a small smile.
"Yeah, you're right. Maybe I should stop home and take a shower first though. Gotta change my underwear too," Kiba said. Akamaru marked at him. "Hey! What's that supposed to mean?!"
"What are you implying?" Naruto asked with narrowed eyes, obviously protective of Yui.
"What? Did I say something?" Kiba asked innocently.
"Get real," Naruto scoffed before he, Kiba, and Hinata laughed.
~0~
The next day, Aika was making her way to hers and Yui's shop, her head down. Kurama had stayed home and was relaxing on the couch.
"Aika!" The said girl heard. She turned.
"Yui," she said, blinking a little.
"I thought you would still be at home resting. You don't have to push yourself, ya know," Yui said to her.
"I know. Thanks, but I'm gonna be alright. I can't believe that you're back here so soon. I thought you would still be resting yourself. But you are the best with managing the money," Aika smiled at her.
"Even when I'm not here," Yui joked making Aika giggle. Yui stopped making Aika look at her.
"Yui?"
"Let's cut work today," Yui smiled at her. Aika smiled at her.
"Yeah. Let's cut work," she agreed before the two ran off. "Yui!"
"Yeah?" Yui asked.
"I'm hungry," Aika mumbled.
"Wha-? Already?" Yui teased.
"Yui," Aika pouted cutely making Yui giggle.
"Okay, okay! I'll treat you, let's go," Yui smiled with amusement before they walked into a small restaurant.
"Come in, come in," the owner said before they took their seats.
~0~
"The jewels of memory?" Tamahome asked. He was shown seven globes that were different colors; white, red, blue, periwinkle, light green, yellow, and aquamarine.
"It's the only way you can be reborn into Aika's world," Taiitsukun stated.
"Well, that settles it," Nuriko said.
"There is no reason to hesitate," Hotohori told Tamahome.
"Will he be reborn in her time?" Chichiri asked.
"That I do not know," Taiitsukun replied.
"Huh?! You aren't sure?" Chiriko exclaimed.
"Stupid magician!" Tasuki growled.
"Even if you are reborn in her time, without your memories, you won't be able to look for Aika because you won't recognize her," Taiitsukun told Tamahome.
"Wha-?! What's not fair!" Nuriko shouted.
"I'm sure it'll work out, ya know," Chichiri smiled.
"I agree," Mitsukake stated.
"Me too. I'm sure you'll end up with Aika," Chiriko smiled as well.
"Have you decided, Tamahome?" Hotohori asked the young man who had his eyes closed in thought.
"You can still back out if you want to," Tasuki told him.
"Forever, since the day I was born," Tamahome said before opening his eyes to look at everyone. He then smiled. "I have lived only for her sake."
~0~
A young man with dark blue hair tucked the ring that hung on a silver chain into his necklace. He then took a tray with two drinks on it to a table where Aika and Yui sat.
….TO BE CONTINUED