Chapter 60

Hiro was completely stunned. “Raiden…”

He never expected to hear such words from Raiden.

“And you don’t have to endure such pain alone.” Raiden continued. “I am here for you. You can tell me anything. You can trust me. I'll do everything in my power to arrange an audience with your parents, to make them understand how much you miss and love them.”

A glimmer of hope flickered in Hiro's eyes, but they were shadowed by uncertainty for he was well aware of Raiden’s behaviour. He gazed into Raiden’s smokey grey eyes. “Tell me the truth, Raiden. What do you want in return for helping me? Another year?”

Raiden was shocked by Hiro’s question. “What do you mean?”

“W-Well, the last time I asked you for a favour, you asked for something in return.” Hiro answered. “You said that as a businessman, you do not make deals that will not bring you any profit. What do you want from me this time? Another year of my life?”