What is one man capable of?
What difference can one soul make?
That is the worst approach to an Apocalyptic scenario, especially like the one we experience in real time.
There are infinite variables, infinite outcomes, infinitely better potentials than one can expect from our World.
One wrong move, one right step, one man deviating from his destination by an inch can change almost everything I know of.
As such, I don't dare to preach the future to anyone. Just what we can expect, what we have to prepare for.
There are certain things that no matter how much the World changes, they are bound to happen. Like Trihexa's awakening, Fortress of Dawn falling, Kyoto being buried in ruins, Supernatural fighting amongst themselves while Trihexa wrecks their land. Those I call, Destiny.
In contrast, every cycle differs from one another in marginal aspects that I have no control of. Survival of several important figures, such as Satans, Cadres, Gods and Arch-Angels, my companions included. I have had cycles that I had nobody on my side to fight along, "runs" that I am not able to convince anyone that Apocalypse is about to dawn on our World. I entitle this concept as Quirks of Fate.
When probability is involved, I can't be certain of anything. Trihexa's strength varies from cycle to cycle, depending on World's state of how damned it is. I have lived through very favorable lives that I had everything going exactly how I wanted, yet I wasn't able to strike down the Beast, due to how powerful it had become, as it feeds solely on Sins of Creation. Meanwhile there have been cycles where I was able to fight against the Beast on my own, just because I had Lady Luck on my side, that I could grow exponentially powerful compared to my usual self.
Probability of certain events happening is out of my reach, I can't predict everything clearly. That is solely due to the fact that everytime I regress, there are changes to the past that I know nothing of. It is dangerous for someone like me, so dangerous that I avoid certain people until the time is right. People that I have known since my first cycle might undergo changes that I'm not aware of, eventually crossing me in my ignorance.
That's the primary reason why I don't hold grudges, I've been murdered by people I love and cherish more times than the Beast have. Baek Soo-Yeun made my entire life hell for ten cycles straight. If I were to blame her current self for the crimes of her past self, I'd just simply not be able to advance. Sure, my experiences with most people don't change drastically for a while now as I'm able to influence certain things with just a smile and good-will, yet it doesn't mean that I haven't suffered because of my gift.
I'm explaining all this because I don't want to give off the impression of being a failure when I possess the ability to Regress, I'm doing everything I am able to even when I'm in very unfavorable circumstances most of the time. Giving up is easy for me, I can just slice my wrists off and wait for the next cycle when something goes south, it's that easy. I know for a fact that I won't stop regressing until I find the perfect ending.
So, why do I try to live within cycles that aren't perfect? This cycle isn't, I can say that with certainty. I've had runs that I didn't even need to fight to ensure my own survival, because so many important people were still alive and kicking, they did the dirty work for me. Cycles that Reignition didn't happen, Pseudo Civil-War didn't happen, The Coldest War didn't happen, Rizevim wasn't able to fully awaken the Beast. At best, Cycle 118 is simply below subpar for survival.
I have to do everything before giving up, it's just a matter of mentality for me. If I find the comfort of having everything going perfect too soothing of an experience, I might never be able to live within a World that is wrecked by Trihexa, even when I'm able to save it. I'm a firm believer when it comes to unexpected events happening simultaneously, starting a chain reaction that would in turn help me solve one more problem, save one more person. I need to know every single variable, I need to analyze the causes and the effects as much as I can.
If I were to give up the cycles that aren't optimal, I wouldn't have been able to meet Val, Kiba, Gasper, Azazel, Kuroka, Sairaorg, Elmenhilde, Vasco, Griselda or Sefaira. I've met them through my struggles, giving my all to survive just another day, so I could be more useful in the next cycle. Crossing paths with people that I soon come to admire and love, that is why I don't give up, why I can't give up.
There might be one more soul that needs me in my weakest.
Time.
A concept that I haven't been fully able to grasp, even when I have transcended over countless lifetimes of experience.
Is time linear? I don't know, from what I used to believe, yes.
Can it be observed from the perspective of a being unaffected by it? I have no idea.
Could events of the past influence the future? Definitely. The opposite? That is where I draw the line. I experienced very, very disturbing things when it came to the opposite question.
Could the future affect the past in any way?
I… am not sure.
If you asked me this while I was in the early stages of my "Regression", I'd confidently say that you're insane to even think of such a concept. I would then suggest you to kindly take your own life as you're nearing the borders of insanity, it wouldn't be long before you'll become a threat to society.
Now?
I have complicated feelings on that specific matter.
Why?
It's because I don't exactly "Regress" to a specific point in time, when my past is already decided. Instead, the way my regression works is that my consciousness is transferred to Hyoudou Issei of 2018. The transfer progress is flawless, that I can admit with my whole being, as even when the body has shut down years ago, I can successfully control it without any problem. However, I don't get to decide which timeline I end up in. The timeline in which I embark on my journey anew is partly influenced by the future I lived through.
I say partly, because I haven't found enough proof that it indeed does and I can't exactly revoke it because of the same reason.
However, I've found one distinct and unique interaction with beings that are out of this realm who prove this theory ever so slightly. Time-Benders.
Understandably, beings that tamper with time and/or timelines are my biggest enemies, and I am to them.
There are certain existences that have the capacity and ability to usurp time with extraordinary strength, literally bending the concept of time as they wish. I have encountered such entities, ranging from the Mad Progenitor of Time, Chronos, whom aids the Humanity in times of crisis, to Kali of the Shaktism, and the Dagda of Tuath De, although Dagda is responsible for other Godly duties as he's the Chief God of Celts, he is in fact able to tamper with the stream of time.
Most of these deities are either benevolent in Humanity's desires to accomplish something bigger than themselves, even Chronos. I am not sure whether they can sense my experiments with time itself, I haven't been able to have a one on one chat with any of them. However, when Gods finally descend to our realm, one of them finds me no matter how much I try to escape, locating me with their Third Eye.
Shiva, seems to be aware, yet doesn't interfere. That I am thankful for.
Yet, as there are benevolent Gods, there are bound to be Malevolent Gods. I've crossed paths with many, quickly made myself the enemy of them.
However, among them, one stands out the most.
The Malevolent Chief God of the World of Evie Etoulde.
Melvazoa, the Despair Incarnate.
What is Evie Etoulde? You might ask.
An entirely different realm of existence, with differing laws of physics and nature compared to our realm. Not a parallel universe, mind you, they do exist in our cosmos alongside our World, Draconic Deus as they named us. A species focused on Cosmos-wide domination and damnation, conquering countless Worlds and enslaving the population. Far more advanced than we currently are, ExE seeks to not destroy us, but recruit what is left of our realm to aid in their conquest of the plane of existence.
I like to refer to the inhabitants of Evie Etoulde as Cyborgs on Steroids. Why?
Because they are non-carbon based life forms.
In contrast to our World, named by the Evies as Draconic Deus, and Fadir Ferdora, also entitled as such by Evies, they do not possess any form of skin or blood, I'm not even sure whether they have souls or even consciousness. They are mechanical life forms that are powered through an unknown method, I presume their existence is most likely based on how they were created by their Gods.
They are extremely tough to deal with, I dare reckon, much, much harder than it is with Trihexa. I haven't been able to go past them no matter the cycle, even had an one on one against the Absolute Despair on numerous occasions, resulting in him obliterating my existence from the face of the cosmos with a single punch. Against Melvazoa, Regalzeva and Seraselbes of Evies, I stand absolutely no chance, the difference in power is something I can't even fathom, let alone reach.
That is, if I didn't have Baek Soo-Yeun by my side, of course.
I told you that when the time comes, Baek Soo-Yeun makes a mess of Outer Gods. The same Outer Gods that I wouldn't even dream of being able to inflict even the tiniest bit of wounds. That pretty girl possesses something that without it, I would have called quits on trying to save the World. Infernal Heaven's Grace is something I desperately need her to master if I want to even stand a chance against the Evies.
You might be thinking, why do I insist on depending on Soo-Yeun instead of perfecting the technique myself?
I don't possess the means, that is why.
I tried that, believe me I did. I wouldn't even dream of having Soo-Yeun go through that hellish process if I could endure it instead. To understand Heavenly Demon's technique, one must forsake themselves from within, possessing no desire in Earthly treasures. That much I can do without any outside help, I would be a fine candidate for being Heavenly Demon's subordinate with my subpar Aura and Sword Technique.
To master it?
That's an absolutely different realm compared to what I am capable of.
I wouldn't even dream of achieving the technique by myself with what little Ki and Aura I have.
Of course, I wouldn't go down without trying. If I did, that would be an embarrassment to all I had achieved by then. I foolishly tried to copy the technique, don't get me wrong, I fully intended to take all the burden away from Soo-Yeun.
Then, my body literally exploded from within, unable to withstand the strain that comes with embracing every sinner's worst desire.
The difference between our physique, between Soo-Yeun and I, proved that no ordinary being was meant to hold such power in the palm of their hands without thought. Soo-Yeun had been brought up to become a potential successor, her body and mind are steeled in time to take what's rightfully hers. The way I have been raised was to become an ordinary white collar worker, nothing more. Had I known that I would be thrown into such a mess, I would've done my absolute best to gain strength as quickly as possible.
Even when I have a decade of time before the Beast falls, I still can't exactly understand the technique as well as Soo-Yeun does. Against the creations of Evies, their subordinates, I can escape with my life and live to see another day if everything goes my way. I am only capable of that much.
Soo-Yeun?
She straight up decapitates Seraselbes on our first encounter in less than thirty minutes. Albeit the weakest Chief God of Evies, Seraselbes is on another league compared to the Gods of our Realm, packing enough strength to rival the likes of Odin and Dagda. To slaughter a being of that caliber, Soo-Yeun sends a simple yet effective message.
Don't fuck with us.
How does Soo-Yeun achieve something so out of reach?
Infernal Heaven's Grace is amplified through emotions, simple as that. Against the non-organic Evies that have no comprehension of emotion, Soo-Yeun's blade is akin to a knife slicing through butter. I believed that Soo-Yeun had finally gone insane when she proposed a duel against Evie's Chief God Seraselbes. No matter where I looked at it from, Soo-Yeun stood no chance against a God, an Outer God no less.
For thirty minutes, I witnessed the greatest middle finger ever pulled to the Evies. The way Soo-Yeun made a complete mess out of Seraselbes was simply breathtaking, I even found myself drooling throughout the experience. What can I say? I'm still a healthy young man, of course I would find two insanely hot women having a fight to death, attractive.
Thanks to the technique developed by the First Heavenly Demon and mastered to the brim by the Last, Draconic Deus stood proud against the invaders everytime they meddled with our World.
The Technique has many, many drawbacks, I can agree to that. Such as burning Soo-Yeun's life force beyond belief, tempering with her mind, fucking her psyche up, resulting in her not even remembering certain aspects about herself, long-term memory loss and finally, ceasing to exist when there are no sinners left to wipe out. Most of these negative attributes are concerning on their own, when they are combined?
Soo-Yeun doesn't even care who she's slicing into a thousand pieces.
However, those too, can be dealt with, thanks to the help of an entity, originating from another world that had their fair share of damnation inflicted upon by the Evies.
A Miko Priestess by the name of Sefaira.
Who is Hyoudou Issei?
What am I capable of contributing?
Absolutely jackshit, I assure you.
I am below the likes of Low-Class supernatural entities when it comes to physical strength, my magical capabilities are non-existent, even if I devote my entire lifespan, I can't hold a candle to people like Lavinia Reni and Kuroka Toujou. I find lifting even the lightest weights unbearable. I usually hesitate when I need to fight for my own life, my legs tremble at the thought of fighting against Gods and Beasts. So, why did someone like me have to become a regressor?
That's something I spend countless nights pondering upon.
Anyone other than me, people like Val and Soo-Yeun, would have a field day with my gift. They would've solved the Trolley problem in twelve cycles and saved the world. Even malevolent people would be bored and try to save the World in time, and they would succeed. If only I could have a better beginning, I would have been able to change certain things with what strength I would then have.
Even now, I don't understand the cruelty of being bestowed upon something like this.
If whoever thought that Hyoudou Issei is a bright candidate to save the world had seen me now, I am sure they would've changed their minds and fixed the timeline. Giving the gift of reversing the clockwatch to someone more capable than I am.
In 118 cycles, I have done nothing worth mentioning.
At least, that is how I view it.
You would expect me to become a powerhouse and rule the world by now, I completely agree with you.
I should've become someone like that, yet, Destiny is a cruel son of a bitch.
Everything falls down to how I am raised, who I originally was before I began to regress. A.k.a, one perverted nobody not even worth mentioning, not worth remembering.
If I could return to my childhood, I probably would be on par with Val when Rizevim awakens the Beast. That much I can do, I presume I am capable of that. I would inform Zaz about the Apocalypse, in turn, I would ask him to make the best out of my non-existent capabilities. He would find a way, I trust him when it comes to science and raising kids.
Yet, I am confined to experiencing the Apocalypse. I can't go beyond a day, nor can I go back a day before.
People often say that knowledge is the supreme power, someone like me? A regressor with potentially infinite knowledge regarding every being in this realm? I would've been revered as a God by those people. I have knowledge, alright. Does knowing the future help me in any way to fight against the Beast? Somehow. It doesn't directly help me. Only helps the people I bestow the information of the future. In the end, I am just a messenger.
A messenger imprisoned to remember, to relive, the worst of people.
I am starting to give more credit to Azazel of the 77th cycle.
Still.
Everyone needs to contribute, even if they are weak, even if they can contribute no more.
For Kyoto.
For the Motherland.
If even one more person contributes to the cause, Kyoto might get to see another day.
The love Youkai and Humanity share, will prevail in times of adversity.
That's what I believe, what I continuously offer my life for.
In every cycle, I set out one building that I use for the remaining days of the Kyoto Declaration. Differing from cycle to cycle, I scout the perfect locations to set up the base of my operations, as when Kyoto falls, I'm making sure that I don't suffer from the same fate as my homeland. There've been quite protected spots I've been able to locate with what little time I have until everything falls into ruin, shrines that are blessed and protected by certain entities, buildings that have been reinforced for a scenario like this.
Even if Humanity wasn't expecting an event of this caliber, they were ready in the event of the modern world falling.
Suburban regions of Kyoto, underdeveloped and almost unpopulated, a perfect spot for someone like me to lay my claim as rules of nature decided to make a comeback to our lives, deciding who gets what is solely based on our abilities to make the opposing party surrender. What can I say, in times of crisis, Humanity also shows the worst in themselves. We are not that different from the supernatural, after all.
This sight…
Even if countless cycles go by, I still can't handle it.
Demolished buildings that once stood tall, glorifying the non-existent fauna of ever-green Kyoto, dragons occupying the aerospace still, mutated Beasts having a feast on the flesh and blood of commoners. This… is unacceptable.
People, disheartened, don't have the mental capacity left to fight back. Famine and diseases devastating the population, taking away what is left of their sanity and health. Every time I observe the situation this side of the city finds themselves in, I feel resentment. They didn't deserve to be snatched away from their ordinary lives, so that one madman could enjoy the chaos and reconstruct the world order anew.
In this situation, finding even the least bit of supply is hard. Ransacking markets and what is left of them, people hope to find even the least amount to satiate their hunger. Access to clean water is now a dream, hopelessly trying to find a source of water, but soon understand that tap water is now a luxury they don't possess. They have to fight for it, against people that desire the same.
Children and elderly, those that need care, are left behind by their irresponsible caretakers. Apocalypse doesn't discriminate against anyone, most of those that are unable to defend themselves soon find how painful it is to even fight against the Beasts, let alone resist a horde of them. Those people are the ones I feel sorry the most, as they are innocent, they didn't deserve to be left behind and fend for themselves.
It's cruel beyond belief, I admit it. However, there is absolutely nothing I can do. These people are the ones that don't want to unite under one banner, refusing Yasaka's cries to help them, refusing to cooperate. As much as I would like to care for them, remove their obstacles and show them a way to escape the Apocalypse, provide the safety they need, I can't…
I can't help all of them, not at once.
I can only ease their burdens by contributing my part, only then Kyoto will prevail.
Only then, they will feel at ease.
It's in my nature to feel sympathetic, understand what they are going through as I was once like them. Just like this boy in front of me, begging for food, left behind and scared, his eyes, drawing me to themselves, tugging at my coat with all his might. Even if I can't help all of them, I need to care for those that can't fight for themselves.
I am still human, I feel.
Even though I have lived through 118 lives, that fact will never change. The most important part of me, Humanity.
"S-Sir… Please."
How can I… ignore him? His eyes pleading, threatening to burst into tears. The way he looks at me, I can understand that he's been through things, that Apocalypse had taken its toll on him. His clothes tattered, the boy opted to cover himself with rags. Numerous injuries on his arms and face explains it all, that he had to make sacrifices to live another day. Just like me…
"Now now, it doesn't suit a handsome young lad like you, let's wipe those tears off."
I took the knee, deciding that looking straight into his eyes was a much better way to convey my feelings, that I meant no harm. His eyes remind me of someone, a person that I hold in high regard, almost pitch-black, devoid of any positive emotion. Someone like him shouldn't be here, trying to survive, children like him need to keep their smile intact all the time, enjoying what life offers. Instead, here he is, his fate is decided by the kindness of strangers.
"Are you from around here? Is there anybody with you? Someone that can take care of you?"
Innocently shaking his head, the boy gave me all the answers I needed.
A sole survivor, he is.
Not even worth carrying around, that's what his caretakers must've thought. The faintest glint that had its place on his eyes dimmed as soon as I asked about his parents, his family. They must've left him behind.
"Well… What's the name, kiddo?"
"S-Seki…guchi."
"Sekiguchi?"
"Mhm…"
"That's your last name, no?"
I ruffled his hair gently, proving that I indeed have no desire to abandon him. How can I? How heartless must I become to not even hear the cries of an innocent child? If I do, then this world is already forsaken.
"Y-yes…"
"If you tell me your name, I promise I will give you cookies, chocolate flavored, too."
"Sei! Issei!"
"Issei Sekiguchi?"
"Yes mister! But I insist! Call me Sei or Ise."
"Haha, alright Sei. Hop on, let's get you somewhere safe."
"But you promised!"
"I intend to fulfill my promise, Sei."
In just a moment, little Sei's face brightened. He's just a kid, a kid that went through shit that no innocent soul should.
As little Sei finds his way to my shoulders, I feel how light he is. Probably malnourished, haven't been able to match the calorie intake needed for his growth at his age. Nevertheless, I made a promise to little Sei, I will get him his cookies even if it means that I might derail from my path.
"Are you comfortable up there, Sei?"
"Mhm! You are strong, Sir!."
"No need to call me Sir, Sei. Issei will suffice."
"No way!"
"Yeah, way, Sei. The name's Hyoudou Issei, call me whatever you are comfortable with."
"Ise-nii-san!"
"That'll do perfectly, Sei."
The candid, joyful smile forming on his face when he realized that we are one in the same after all, that his rescue comes in the form of an Onii-san not that different from himself, that's the reason for my struggles. Navigating through the rubbles, embarking on my path with difficulty, all for one soul to shine brightly once again, to find his lost happiness even for a moment.
I am truly glad that I was the one that approached little Sei before anyone else. My little derailment from my destination proved that my efforts are indeed not in vain, that I can save one more soul from themselves and this cruel World. Onwards this cycle, I will always come looking for this kindred soul, that continues to reignite the love I have for Humanity and Kyoto.
I don't even want to imagine what happens to this boy in my absence. For 118 cycles, I can't endure the thought about the conditions of his survival, in which cycle he isn't abandoned by his caretakers. How could someone like little Sei fend for himself? What has he forsaken to end up in the suburban regions of Kyoto, infamous for the skyrocketing crime rates when Apocalypse dawns upon us?
"Nii-san?"
"Hmm? What's it, Sei?"
"Why?"
"Why what, Sei?"
"Why do you help me?"
"Ah… It's because your nii-san can't leave such a cute boy to look after himself."
"Won't your parents get upset because of me?"
"They won't, don't worry about them Sei."
"I don't want to cause you trouble, Ise nii-san."
"If anything, you're a fantastic company, Sei. You won't cause me any trouble, trust me."
"M'kay."
How cute… Little Sei worries that his presence might cause me any headaches, such a pure soul. Shame on his caretakers, who let this boy handle the burden of surviving in the Apocalyptic World on his own.
"Pray tell, how old are you, Sei?"
"Mmm… 9."
"Ah… You're so young! I presume you were in elementary school before all this, no?"
"Mhm! My teachers told me that I would be a model student when I go to high school!"
"I'm sure you would've been, Sei. How did your last semester go? Did you have any trouble with subjects?"
"No!"
"Are you sure? Your Onii-san might not be a top-notch student, but I think I can help you when it comes to elementary level."
"No need, Nii-san. I got straight A's, even surprising my teachers!"
"Haha, you're bright alright. I wish that your nii-san was as smart as you were when he was your age."
"Nii-san struggled in elementary school?"
"Yeah, you could say that. I wasn't the hardworking type, you know. It affected my grades."
"Couldn't you ask for help from your friends?"
"Naah, I wasn't exactly outgoing either, Sei."
"Why?"
"Your Nii-san, well, was focused on other things, people didn't want to befriend me."
"B-But! Nii-san is a nice person!"
"Being nice doesn't always guarantee their approval and friendship, Sei. I'm glad, though, I learned that their opinions don't matter, as long as I preserve myself and do what I like doing."
"Mhm! Ise-nii-san?"
"Yes, Sei?"
"What did you like to do back then that they didn't want to come close to you?"
"Ah…"
"Aha! Caught Nii-san red handed."
"You caught me, alright. Yet I'm not ashamed of what I did, what I do, Sei. At the end of the day, what matters is that I get to be proud of myself. People will always complain about who you are until they need you."
"So, what did you do?"
"I… often fantasize about women, Sei. I was quite infamous in high school due to my tendencies."
"Perv! My Nii-san is a perv!"
"That's right, Sei. Now remember what I'm about to tell you."
"Ise-nii-san is gross!"
"Yes, Sei. You might see me like that, but I could've kept this little thing as a secret. Being honest and upfront is what matters to me the most."
"Still!"
"Yes?"
"Why did you do it?"
"That's what I like, Sei. I admire their bodies, you might think that it's gross for now, but I guarantee you that when you grow up, you'll begin to see things from my perspective."
"Didn't you get scolded for it?"
"By my teachers? Absolutely, I was a menace for them throughout my educational career. I'd been expelled numerous times in junior high. However, I always had my parents that supported me no matter what I did. Of course, I never crossed a certain line."
"So, Nii-san is a shameless monster?"
"Pfft… Yeah, Sei. Your Nii-san made a lot of people mad because he wanted to preserve his lifestyle."
"But… Nii-san is a nice person, why did you do it?"
"Listen well, Sei. Even if I was some kind of role-model like you, people would always find a way to ruin my day. So, I played my cards right and ruined their lives forever. Let me tell you a story, you'll understand it better."
"Mhm."
"After I graduated from Kuoh High-School, I applied for Kyoto University. I've struck lady luck at the right spot as I got accepted. I wanted to become an author so I went for Japanese Literature. Do you have any questions?"
"Nay."
"Right, I tried your way, Sei. Kept to myself, began making friends and everything was going smoothly. I had my redemption arc and I set out to make a blank page in my story, I kept my perversion to myself and lived my life. For a year, I managed to convince everyone that I was indeed normal by their standards."
"Did you lie to them?"
"No, Little Sei. I just simply hid the truth and worked on myself, trying to repent for my mistakes and be a better man. I never acted on my instincts, and proved that I could indeed be normal. That is, until someone decided to paint a target on my back, presenting my past against me one final time."
"B-But why?"
"Because people aren't always nice, Sei. Even if they smile at your face, you'll never know what they're up to. That's why you shouldn't trust anyone blindly."
"Even you? Nii-san?"
"Even me, Sei. Don't get me wrong, I don't wish you any harm. However, I could simply be a predator waiting to strike you."
"Eeeh!"
"Haha, fret not, Little Sei. I'll look out for you as long as I can, your nii-san isn't phased by people at all. I'm being a good person not to please people, but because I want to be. So that I can meet with people like you."
"Nii-san is a good person because he wants to be?"
"That's right, Sei. I don't do something so that people would praise me for it, I'm doing what I do because I feel that's the right thing to do."
"Isn't it lonely? To be misunderstood by people because you enjoy something different?"
"Such a controversial question doesn't suit you, Sei. I'd rather have you keep your innocence for your own sake. However, it is, I'm not gonna lie. That's why your Nii-san needs to keep himself together, because there are few people I can turn to that understands me for who I am rather than what I do."
"Tou-san and Kaa-san?"
"My parents? What of them?"
"Did you make them angry because you kept being yourself?"
"Haha, nah, Sei. That's why I have to be grateful, they supported me no matter what I was going through."
"Where are they? I want to meet them!"
"Up there, Sei."
"Up where?"
"Ah…"
"Mmm?"
"They… took a vacation, you see?"
"Mmm… To where? Can we go with them?"
"You see these clouds, Sei?"
"Yes!"
"They're enjoying their vacation beyond those clouds, they didn't want to take me with them because they want to spare some time for each other. I insisted that I want to take some time off too, but they don't want me there."
"I can convince them!"
"I'm sure you would, Little Sei. They would've loved you nevertheless."
"Mhm!"
"I'd have liked a brother too, you know."
"Is Nii-san an only child?"
"Unfortunately, Sei. Kaa-san had two miscarriages before I was born."
"What is a miscarriage, Nii-san?"
"Well… It's something that I can't explain to you now, but picture it as something like this. My siblings didn't want to live with me so they fled my mother's belly before they were born."
"I can be your brother, Nii-san! I want to live with you!"
"You already are my little brother, Sei. Now come on, let's get you those cookies before it's too late, or we'll be cookies to monsters around here."
That's it for chap 6, I wanted to include a bit more but they'd be connected points and I didn't want to write 15k a chapter for now. So, bear with Little Sei and Issei having their moment together.
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