"Your sister, Saki Tenma, passed away after a lung relapse. Her friends came to see her after class and found her lying on the floor. It was already too late."

This must be a nightmare! Yes, it is, I'll wake up!

"I'm sorry for you, you were very close, from what I understand."

I hung up. I pinched myself to see if what was a bad dream. Is this real? Saki...

I started to cry. I could have noticed something wrong this morning instead of just coming back to leave! I'm such a jerk! It's all my fault! If I had paid more attention to her, she wouldn't have left!

My sidekicks stared at me.

"Tsukasaaa! What's going on?"

(first line of Emu wow)

I started to run towards the exit, my eyes watering. Then I felt someone grab my arm.

"What's going on? We're worried about you, you know!"

Rui looked serious. I tried to leave, but he didn't let go.

"We know something is wrong, so tell us, instead of sitting in the corner and moping about it!"

"I can handle this on my own, so get off my back!"

"So there is something."

I can't hold it in anymore. My tears flowed down my cheeks.

Rui took me in his arms. I felt my heart racing and my cheeks heating up.

"S-Saki is..."

"Tell me what's on your mind. I'm here now."

I told her everything, absolutely everything. Saki's death, the insulting messages, and finally, the narcissistic nature I was keeping so as not to worry them. I stutter and hiccup, but that is the least of my worries.

"S-sorry, I'm mad at myself for not showing you my real emotions when you're worried about me, I'm so sorry...!"

"We'll always be there for you, Tsukasa. We'll always listen, we'll never judge you. So dry up those tears, okay? We care about you, you are our friend."

"Thank you..."

"You're welcome."

I smiled and gently wrapped my arms around his waist.

"Rui, I didn't tell you something..."

"Tell me?"

I took a deep breath. My cheeks are burning and my heart is racing.

"I think I have feelings for you."

I stress. Surely he must prefer Nene, they've known each other since they were little. But I still had to tell him.

"It's mutual!"

I looked at Rui. He's as red as the color itself but he's smiling.

Is this real? It's not a dream? I can't believe it!

He took my hand, we entwined our fingers together. I smiled at him too. We separated our bodies and walked back to the Wonder Stage, hand in hand.

"Nene! Nene! Look at their hands! It's so adorable!"

"Looks like Tsukasa is doing much better, it's the Rui Power."

Nene laughed slightly as she smiled.

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I admit that this chapter is quite short, but it's one of the most emotional.

Bye!