I shouldn't have been lying to myself. She's been gone...
For days I've been looking, even hiding inside a different body so I could pretend she was still with me. But someday, I might see her again. I won't lose sight of that, not anymore...
Thank you, Haseo. Nill. Thanks...
I won't be sad anymore. She wouldn't like it. She would want me to look forward again, and do what I can to grow...
So I will. My path has been made clear, even if your visit here was so brief, Mia...
Her sword- I found it where she left it. I'll weild it instead of my own, in her name. I'll fight for her, as I used to.
To the group, I extend my thanks. You breathed life into her, gave her that heartbeat... She seemed happy to have that. She liked being real. Her happiness, however short, it was worth it. I'd like to see her again, if possible... But if not, I understand.
[Private to Haseo]
Ryou. No, I want to call you Haseo for now. While you're in your PC, at least. Now that I've seen the real Ryou, I want to connect that name to that face. So do you mind? If I call you Haseo in Haseo's body..? Or is that too closed minded..?
I've gleaned my own happiness, my purpose from you for so long. I don't want to stop. I still want to stay at your side, continue to gather strength, grow, and one day reach that place- I'll see the world... The real world, from the same place you do, someday... As long as you allow, I'll stay with you...
...If you will accept, I will once again pledge myself to you. I know I never turned you away when she arrived, really, but... I think something inside of me wilted as I realized you didn't like her. But that shouldn't have happened- Whether or not you like her shouldn't prevent me from loving you with all I can, nor should it prevent me from maintaining my loyalty to you both.
If you can forgive the bitterness I felt that day, I'd like to make it up to you... I'll be the person you deserve someday.
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[Private to Keigo&Ichigo]
Are you two doing alright..? When I realized what happened, I grew worried. I'm not sure if there's anything I can do to help, but... I'll still try. So if either of you think of a way I can help, please let me know...
Also, there's two girls in there- Shino and Atoli... They're friends of Haseo, though I'm not close to them... But they seemed kind. They can probably help, too... I wish I could do more...
Just let me hear that you're okay. Please.
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