After Akao, who was exceptionally close during the JCC days, went missing, I entered the ORDER with Sakamoto. Sakamoto retired, got married, and is living well. Meanwhile, I heard the news that Hyo died in a battle with one of Slur's group.

Even after that, I thought I was holding up well. I didn't think I was mentally exhausted. Since then, I started going on missions with you, who joined the ORDER as Hyo's replacement. At your suggestion, we stopped by a cafe. I found myself spacing out without realizing it, but you, being quick-witted, offered me warm words of comfort. You cupped one of my cheeks with your hand.

No one had ever noticed this side of me before. I looked up at you as if you were my savior, and then I felt tears falling from my eyes. I certainly hadn't intended to cry.