(Yesterday at Night).
Kaito: "That was an interesting experience!"
*He smirks, snapping his fingers to summon Klaudia, having marked her during their earlier conversation.*
*Klaudia materializes directly in front of Kaito upon being summoned. Her eyes widen in shock as she takes in the sight of a lifeless body, or someone unconscious. She immediately recognizes the person as Kiyozawa, the second-in-command of the Angels of Slaughter Yakuza.*
Klaudia: "He's losing so much blood,"
*She exclaimed urgently as she swiftly activated her blood orb powers to stopped the bleeding.*
Kaito: "Pretty sure he won't go anywhere in his condition,"
He muttered, his brow furrowing as he assessed the severity of Kiyozawa's injuries.
Kaito: "His life force is shattered... looks like someone has to patch him up,"
He added grimly, knowing that only a powerful healer could save him now.
Klaudia: "You really want him to join so you did the unthinkable, Kaito,"
*She accused, her glare intensifying as she pieced together what must have happened. The level of violence required to leave Kiyozawa in such a state.*
Kaito: "Oh Klaudia, this isn't your business, and just having a bit of fun..."
*He dismissively waved her off, that twisted smile returning as he pulled out his blood-stained black cane. His tone took on an almost playful menace.*
Kaito: "I'll let you handle this, Klaudia."
*He smirked, his form dissolving into the glowing demonic symbols as he vanished, leaving her alone with Kiyozawa's broken body.*
Klaudia: "..."
*She knew she had no choice but to help him in order to full fill her mission.*
(At the arcade).
After losing the game, she frowned, but looked at him, noticing something seemed to be weighing on his mind.
Hiromi: "Is something wrong?"
*Her light blue eyes gaze at him as she asks the question.*
Kai: "It's nothing. I'm just glad we're hanging out as friends. This is my first time being in this place since... I'm not allowed here. Since I'm a Demonic Orb."
*He speaks softly, not wanting the God Orbs to overhear him talking, as they might kick him out for being what he is a Demonic Orb.*
Hiromi: "You're a Demonic Orb?"
*Her eyes widen slightly as she looks at Kai, but she smiles reassuringly since she doesn't care about what he is.*
Hiromi: "That's cool. It's always nice to make friends, ya know."
She says warmly.
Kai: "..."
*His eyes widen in surprise, realizing that Hiromi doesn't care that he is a Demonic Orb. He finds himself not minding that she is a God Orb. He smiles back at her, warmth spreading through his chest.*
(At the Angels Slaughter Yakuza Entrance).
*Zentarō returns to his Yakuza headquarters, where he finds Rin from the Holy Corporation waiting for him - the very person who had helped him make the decision to align with her side.*
(Holy Corporation Leader).
Rin: "So, what happened? I thought we agreed to put an end to Yakuza activities?" *
*Her gaze sharpens as she notices the tears in Zentarō's eyes, a clear indication that something has gone awry.*
Zentarō: "I just put an end to it, The Angels Of Slaughter Yakuza is no more—it's dead."
*He says hoarsely through his tears.*
Rin: "And Kiyozawa?"
*She asks softly, concern creeping into her voice.*
Rin: "Where's your adopted son? I haven't seen him around."
*Her eyes search Zentarō's face for answers, gentle but probing*
Zentarō: "I think I... I killed him, Rin,"
*He confesses, his voice trembling.*
Zentarō: "Kiyozawa. I did it as punishment for his actions. But now... now I'm consumed by regret."
*He buries his face in his hands, shoulders shaking with quiet sobs.*
Rin: "Killing him was not the answer, Zentarō,"
She says firmly, her voice laced with disappointment and pain.
Rin: "Why didn't you turn him in to Holy Corporation? We could have reformed him, made sure he served his sentence properly. But killing him... it only brings more suffering."
*She couldn't believe it at all but why would Zentarō would do such a thing especially to his own son.*
Zentarō: "You think I don't know that?!"
He suddenly snaps, eyes burning with anguish.
Zentarō: "Killing him was the one thing I swore I'd never do - he was still my son! But every time I looked at him, all I saw was the suffering he caused... He wasn't my son anymore. Everything he became... the things he did... I tried everything to save him, Rin! Everything!"
*His voice rises, breaking, filled with anguish.*
Rin: "Where is he?"
*She asks calmly, her voice steady despite the turmoil within. She clings to a desperate hope that there might still be a chance to save Kiyozawa's life.*
Zentarō: "I'll show you,"
*He sniffles, wiping at his tears with the back of his hand. Without another word, he turns and begins to walk away, expecting Rin to follow. His shoulders remain slumped, the weight of his regret and sorrow almost palpable. As they step onto the street, his eyes immediately fall upon the blood trail, leading away from where he left his son. The realization that Kiyozawa's body is missing hits him like a physical blow.*
Zentarō: "Where... where is he?"
*His voice breaks, genuine fear replacing his earlier resolve.*
Rin: "He's still alive,"
*She says firmly, her mind racing with possibilities.*
Rin: "He must have survived the attack and stumbled away. Or maybe someone found him and took him in to help. He couldn't have gone far with those injuries."
*She grabs Zentarō's arm, her touch urgent.*
Zentarō: "..."
*His heart races with a mix of hope and dread at Rin's words. He starts following the blood trail desperately, his hands shaking.*
Zentarō: "Kiyozawa... Kiyozawa!"
*He calls out his son's name over and over, ignoring the curious stares from passersby.*
Zentarō: "Please be alive..."
(At the Underground Facility).
*The movie on the TV screen has officially ended, leaving the room in an awkward silence. Mochizuki glances over at Kaien, blushing slightly as he struggles to find the right words. He hears footsteps echoing down the hallway, making both him and Kaien jerk up straight. He rises from the bed and peeks out the door to see Klaudia supporting someone who looks severely injured, blood staining their shirt and arms.*
Mochizuki: "What happened?"
*He asks sharply, rushing towards them.*
Klaudia glances between Mochizuki and the injured man, her expression serious.*
Klaudia: "I sense you brought someone so you should be with him. I have to take care of this guy."
*She looks at Mochizuki and then at Kiyozawa who's bleeding out.*
Mochizuki: "I guess I'll let you handle it."
*He turns back into the room with Kaien, leaving Klaudia to handle the injured man alone. The door closes behind him, leaving Kaien and himself alone once more in awkward silence.*
Mochizuki: "..."
*He turns to Kaien, his cheeks slightly flushed as he tries to spark a conversation.*
Mochizuki: "Did you enjoy the movie?"
*His voice is soft, almost shy. He sits back down on the bed, leaving some distance between them but still close enough that he can feel Kaien's presence. He bites his lip, feeling embarrassed and awkward around Kaien. His inner monologue plays out in his head.*
(In his mind).
"Pretty sure he thinks I'm an awkward loser. Man, why am I so awkward? This isn't like me at all."
(Out of his mind).
Kaien: "Yes, I actually enjoyed it. Thank you for letting me watch my first movie."
*Kaien smiles softly, his shoulders relaxing slightly. His smile is genuine and sweet.*
Mochizuki: "..."
*His heart skips a beat at Kaien's smile. It's so genuine, so beautiful. For a moment, all his awkwardness fades away and he finds himself smiling back without thinking.*
Mochizuki: "You're welcome. I'm glad you liked it."
*He says softly, his voice barely above a whisper.*
(At the Medical Room).
*The black-clad figure materializes silently beside Klaudia as she enters the medical room, carrying the unconscious Kiyozawa who was bleeding heavily despite Klaudia's power trying to stop the bleeding.*
The Black Figure: "You've caught quite the prize, haven't you?"
*The figure's voice was hushed but clear, a hint of amusement laced within the darkness.*
Klaudia: "..."
*She freezes as the gas masked man suddenly appears right in front of her. She stays silent, hand tightening around Kiyozawa's bloody shirt. The man speaks up before she can react -*
Ashton: "I shall handle this."
*The man's voice was deep and authoritative through the gas mask as he stepped forward, taking control of the situation.*
Ashton: "Step aside."
*He grabbed Kiyozawa's limp body carefully but swiftly and set him down on the operating table with practiced ease before turning back to Klaudia*
Ashton: "Wait outside."
*He pushes Klaudia out of the room with surprising strength, his gas mask hiding any expression. Once she's out, he closes the door firmly behind him. Inside, he begins to work swiftly and efficiently on Kiyozawa's shattered chest wound, his hands moving with expert precision.*
Klaudia: "..."
*Klaudia leans against the wall outside the medical room, arms crossed as she watches Takumi enter. She looks at him calmly, her eyes narrowing thoughtfully.*
Klaudia: "So, you're the one who brought in the mysterious masked man. That's good."
*She looked at him with an unsettling calmness.*
Takumi: "Yes it is."
*He says it calmly as well.*
(Next Day. In the morning. At the Nanatsu no Shi Base).
*Amaya jolted awake, her heart pounding wildly as she found herself in the familiar confines of her bedroom. She glanced down at the bandages encircling her stomach, the fabric a stark reminder of the previous night's events and Kiyozawa's timely intervention. Yet, the memory of numerous hands groping her body made her skin crawl. The unwanted touches echoed in her mind, sending waves of nausea and fear coursing through her veins. She wrapped her arms tightly around herself, trying to erase the mental image, but it was burned into her memory.*
Amaya: "..."
*She buried her face in her pillow and cried silently, tears streaming down her cheeks as she remembered Kiyozawa's face in the midst of her pain. But even amidst these fleeting thoughts came darker ones—the memory haunting her father believed Kiyozawa had done this horrific thing. Even though she knew deep down that Kiyozawa wasn't the one who had done this to her. It was Kaito's members.*
Amaya: "Kiyozawa..."
*Softly, she whispered Kiyozawa's name as she slowly rose from her bed, her body protesting with sharp pains from her stomach. She was taken aback by her lack of healing—all Orbs should possess rapid regenerative abilities. Could the peculiar knife from yesterday have hindered her natural healing process? The memory of Kaito's smug smile as she endured her pain came flooding back. Now, she was convinced that he had somehow interfered to halt her healing—an act that was not only cruel but also potentially life-threatening for an orb like herself.*
(In her mind).
*Pain coursed through her body, making movement agony.*
"I need to rest..."
*She whispered, sinking back onto her bed, her strength waning. The wound from yesterday should've closed by now, but its persistent throbbing suggested something far more sinister was at play.*
(Out of her mind).
Amaya: "Kiyozawa..."
*She whispers softly.*
(At Angels Of Slaughter Yakuza Base in Kanako's Room).
*Kanako's mind was suddenly flooded with the horrific memory of her father, Zentarō, brutally shattering Kiyozawa's life force. Her heart sank as she relived the moment her own brother was cruelly taken from her, the sight of his lifeless body haunting her forever.*
(In her mind).
"Brother..."
*Silent tears streamed down Kanako's pale cheeks as she glanced over at her pug Ruby, the little dog's sad eyes reflecting her own heartache. The two of them were a pathetic pair—an orb broken by loss and a loyal pug who seemed to understand her grief all too well.*
(Out of her mind).
(In Zentarō's office).
Zentarō: "After extensive searching, no trace of Kiyozawa's body was found.''
*He stated calmly, his sharp eyes scrutinizing each member of the Angels of Slaughter yakuza gang gathered around him. He watched as their expressions hardened, some showing genuine sadness, others calculating something sinister. He remembered searching for Kiyozawa alongside Rin, the woman who led the Holy Corporation.*
(In his mind).
''If only I hadn't...''
*He shook his head, his regret profound.*
''His body was never found.''
*A small voice inside him whispered.*
''He might still be alive.' He clung to that tiny hope."
(Out of his mind).
(At Holy Corporation in the meeting room).
Rin: "Zentarō's group is now our ally. It is our duty, our obligation, to locate Kiyozawa and deliver him to the Holy Corporation."
*She announced calmly, her gaze sweeping across the assembled members, including Hayden, the
leader of the Flaming Chicken group.*
Hayden: "..."
(In his mind).
"Kiyozawa is our main focus for the time being but there's something else I want to investigate first."
*He glanced down at the file, his eyes widening slightly as he recognized the demonic symbol emblazoned on it. The words 'The Goat Cult' sent a chill down his spine.*
"The goat cult."
(Out of his mind).