1-04: Rejection (7/8)

1-04: Rejection (7/8)

Shinichi quietly watched as his parents fell into a loop of a never ending argument. Shinichis face was expressionless as he shook his head and observed them.

If one looked closer, one could see that Shinichi was currently keeping a small creature from jumping out and attacking them.

When Rinko saw Shinichi, the heat rushed to her head once more. But this time, the reason was different. She wanted to break down in tears right there and there, but when she thought about it, she decided not to. After all, it wouldnt be right for her to be the first to cry.

Im sure the both of you have your own opinions, but youre in front of the children. Also, there are still some papers to be processed, so if you want, I can heart you out over there.

Ill leave the rest to you.

Kazama had also noticed Shinichis state, so he slyly led the divorced couple to a different room. Perhaps because he was an outsider, they meekly followed him, but their eyes were full of suspicion.

Four people and one animal were left.

She couldnt even eek out a cry because of Shinichis orders, but no one else spoke either. Silence filled the room.

Shinichis siblings had already grown these past 8 years, but there were still some traces he knew left in their faces. Unfortunately, those siblings who walked unsteadily were nowhere to be found.

But what was most eye catching of all was the great anger on the girls (his younger sister) face.

Its your fault, she said with a voice that seemed to crawl from the very depths of the earth.

Shinichi was speechless and frozen.

Then in the next moment, all the emotions the girl had been bottling blew up.

Say something! W-Whats with that look!?

Dont screw with me!! Are you ignoring me!?

Someone like you Someone like you Would have been better off dead!!

The words the girl spoke fell heavily upon her defenseless older brother, but still not a hint of reaction could be seen on his face. Nay, he could not react.

But she did not know that, so she turned away and ran, a twinkle flashing at the corner of her eyes, though perhaps that last part was only someones imagination.

Ah, wait! Nee-chan!

The boy the younger brother was about to give chase instinctively, but he stopped by the entrance and turned to his expressionless older brother. He chose his words before speaking.

Br Everyone knows youre not at fault, but But you know The day you vanished Our family ended!

They couldnt help but blame that on someone. And when Shinichis death was undone, something broke.

He left those words behind almost as if he were talking to himself before chasing after his sister.

W-Wait! Rinko cried out.

Tl Note: Next part should be the last.