72 Infinity

"There is something that I need to say."

A few days later after his second 'ascension', Leo put down his spoon in the middle of breakfast with a cough.

"Today… I will be leaving again."

Having experienced the result of his abrupt departure the last time, Leo decided to come out clean this time. Even if it made leaving harder, it would be better than disappearing and leaving a piece of paper behind…

Even as reclusive as Leo used to be, a whole year of connecting with his new 'family' made him understand the Arthur inside him further. Breaking hearts was easier than fixing them. Since he was leaving anyway, letting them know beforehand might help a little in accepting it.

"Leaving again?"

The one that spoke out first was Annie, her voice slightly broken down in apparent sadness. Leo could only smile bitterly in return.

"...I just have some important things to do. I will make sure to come back in between."