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[kaitopants]

They can't really be dead. There was no blood, no weapon, no anything in indicate they were all killed. It's another trick. Something to get us all back for participating in those riots a few days ago, isn't it?

. . .

Damn it... if Maya-san is getting hurt because of this...[Anyone at 1762 Beaver Street can find Kaito laying on the couch in the

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[badend_replay]

mi... [ Rika walks over and curls up on the floor by the couch. ] Big Brother... nyao...

[kaitopants]

[He glances over at her, giving her a weak smile]

Oi, Rika-chan. [he sits up] You okay?

[badend_replay]

I am fine... But what about you, Big Brother? No one is being mean to you, right...?

[kaitopants]

[he reaches out to ruffle her hair playfully]

Yeah, 'm fine! It's just a silly accusation, anyway!

[badend_replay]

mi-! Okay, good! I wanted Big Brother to know that I'm on his side, yeah!

[kaitopants]

[a big, genuine smile] Thanks, Rika-chan.

And I'll make sure you don't get hurt.

[badend_replay]

mi...

Okay. I'm counting on you, big brother.

[kaitopants]

You can count on me, Rika-chan. Promise.

[badend_replay]

mi-! I know. I can always count on you, Kaito! I wonder if this is how Satoko felt?

[kaitopants]

Eh? Satoko?

[badend_replay]

Satoko is my very best friend from back home. And she had the very best big brother ever.

[kaitopants]

I hope he's looking out for her like I'm looking out for you, then.

[badend_replay]

[...]

I would like that too!

[kaitopants]

[griiiins]