S1: Chapter 13 - Date?

He was breathing hard. Even if it wasn't really his father, Leyce was devastated.

- Get a hold of yourself. It's over now.

- Why did you save me... Kayra...?

- What gives you the idea that I saved you?

- Why did you save me?

- No I really didn't...

- Why did you save me?

- You saved yourse-

- WHY DID YOU SAVE ME KAYRA?!

- Ah, enough with yelling already. I owe you don't I?

- You don't owe me anything. Nothing at all...

- Is that so? Then I guess I just felt like helping you

- But that-

- But that means that you owe me now instead. Is that better?

- Not really. I'd rather not get involved with you any further.

- Is that so? Then I did this so I can sleep better at night. Why did you spare me back at the mountain?

-....

- Exactly. Then I'll take my leave.

- Who are you guys.

- What exactly are you talking about?

- The fingers. What are you?

- That's not something I'm allowed to say now.

With that, Kayra immediately left without saying another word.

- So Kayra really did betray us huh... - an mysterious man was talking to himself in the distance - Who would've guessed she would be the one to betray him. Interesting, I guess I'll sit by side for a bit first.

...

Eventually, people that were enjoying themselves at the festival found wounded Leyce and called out for help. Unconscious Leyce was taken to a hospital where he was healed and was given necessary treatment.

The following days, the talk was on going among the higher ups about everything that happened at the festival.

- So the body couldn't be identified after all?

- That's right. It was burnt to ashes due to lighting that struck.

- I guess we can take it as if Leyce learned to control Lighting element?

- By the looks of it, I think so too. What do you think Kagutsuchi?

- I think all of you are mistaken. He doesn't know how to control his own emotions to begin with. That's the fuel that allows him to use Lighting Element. He still has a long way to go.

- Hmph you may be right. Well, if he's at least gotten the hold of basics, it should be fine.

- Most likely, he is capable of doing as much.

- None of that matters now. What really is important is, whom did he fight and why? Was there actually an intruder?

- I guess we will have to wait until we hear of him.

- Does Akane knows anything? They became really close recently didn't they?

- They did, but she doesn't know.

...

- Finally, we have a short break from the academy!

- You are in a good mood today aren't you, Akane.

- Of course! You recovered completely, I finished my exams for now. Everything is going smoothly.

- I guess you're right.

- You still seem a bit down. I have an idea! Why don't the two of us go out to have some fun? We could do it tomorrow if you don't have any plans?

- Oh... Well I don't have plans...

- Perfect! Then I'll see you tomorrow!

- Huh you're leaving already?

- Yeah, I'm sorry! I promised to help Nariko out with something.

- It's all right. Take care and see you tomorrow then.

- Bye Leyce!

...

- Finally back at dorms. Huh it's unlocked? Is Kaichi home? Hey, I'm back..? No response...

Blub blur blur blub

- Wait don't tell me... The hell are you doing?

- It's rather rude to enter a bathroom when you know someone is in there without even knocking.

- Yeah but seriously, what are you doing?

- Sitting in a bath obviously, what else could I be doing?

- Is that..... A NUDIE MAGAZINE?

- OF COURSE NOT MORON, ITS A REGULAR BOOK!!!

- Hahahaha I'm just joking, I know it's not.

- Men I can't even relax at home anymore... Having roommates really does suck.

- Huh, do bathtubs relax you?

- Clearly, they do.

- Honestly, no matter how relaxed I am I really couldn't study, not even in a bathtub.

- I'm not studying, I'm reading.

- Oh sorry, then no matter how relaxed I am I really couldn't read, not even in a bathtub.

- That's cause you're stupid.

- You are sitting in a pool of water, reading pages with words? Who are you to talk?

- And you're standing right next to me, completely casually likes it's a normal thing to do. When you didn't even close the door of the dorm to begin with.

- Who cares. May the other people see how stupid you are too.

After Kaichi finished his bath, they sat on bed and started talking.

- So I wanted to ask... What should I wear?

- You should wear an wedding dress and an hollow watermelon as a helmet.

- Huh?

- Fucking idiot, you can't just ask random questions out of blue. Give me some context first idiot.

- Oh I forgot.

- Clearly, you did.

- I'm going out with Akane tomorrow.

- I'm not really that good with jokes, but even if I were, I doubt I could beat that one.

- Haha, funny.

- Was it?

- Of course not.

- Well, I don't know. Something non formal for sure.

- Really??? Acting smart now?

- You asked me, I answered you.

- Yeah, this already went downhill...

- It's tomorrow? We will think of something eventually.

- Maybe we could ask Nariko?

- Nariko? Yeah that would do- wait, are you right in head? We can't ask Nariko, she will tell Akane right away.

- Then wha-

- Then let me handle it. I've got a perfect person for this.

- I wonder where this is going...

- You will see tomorrow morning.