" I see, why wasn't I unfortunate then? Who am I even? A murderer or a cafe owner who has a dark past? Remember that even with proof that the act I performed was self-defense, I still received a sentence. The question rises again, and again, and again, it is unstoppable." Hidoi was still looking at Indhra, stunned. Indhra continued," Now, do you understand why I gave myself in? I know you would do the same if you were in my shoes."
Hidoi was starting to get irritated by Indhra's words at this point. He asked," Do you think what 47 is doing is right?". Indhra replied," Nothing is right or wrong, whatever you do, something goes wrong in it; that is why mistakes happen. We are human, all of us are humans who can and will make mistakes in whatever we do". Hidoi was not stunned at all," You have been saying the same thing for 2 years at this point, don't you wanna change your answer?" Indhra replied," I didn't get anything else to say to that anymore, whatever he is doing, could be right in ones eyes and can be wrong in others.".
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He stood up and turned back. He lifted his arm, and his hand pointed up," Come with me.". He started to walk away. Hidoi looked back at him to decide whether to go with him or not. He looked at his left-hand palm once more, seeing his scar glowing, which was a sign of destiny. He smiled like he hadn't in many days. He stood up, dusted himself, and started to run towards the masked man. He came beside him. The unknown person brushed Hidoi's hair. "What's your name, kid?"
" So, how is the food?" Asked the masked man to Hidoi. Both were seated in chairs, and front of them was a hot dog stand. Many people were around 47, and Hidoi. The chair was long and horizontal. Hidoi was sitting on the vertical side of the chair, keeping his legs on the sides. Hidoi looked at 47, who was looking at him. He didn't reply. " Buddy, can you leave your trauma for once and start talking? It's been an hour since you have spoken a word". Hidoi looked down and finally replied," It's good".
The masked man was finally happy; below the mask, he was smiling. " Finally, your vocal cords gave in. So now" He took a pause," Can you say your name?". Hidoi kept the plate down, which was empty. He wiped his mouth and looked towards the masked man. He calmly said," I can't say". The masked man's eyes showed the frustration that he had been storing for a long time. " How the hell am I going to talk with you if you are not going to say your name?". Hidoi gasped," You can call me whatever you want, it's up to you."
47 said," Fine, let me think of a good one for you". Hidoi stood up," Can...we leave?" he asked. The masked man also stood up and stretched his back." Fine, come on with me, I will take you to my home.
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" It's been, how many years now?" Asked Kyra to Aldred. Both were naked, covered their bodies with a blanket, and slept on a bed. It is the same bed and the same room where Indhra and Shinsetsu used to sleep. There was a mirror on the right, just left of the door. The mirror was a bit back on the wall, having some space to keep stuff. There was a picture of Indhra, Shinsetsu, and Kyra.
Both Kyra and Aldred were looking at each other while sleeping as if they were talking to each other. Kyra replied," 6-7 years. We both are too grown to remember about that day.". Aldred closed his eyes to remember that day. He opened it after a few seconds and said," I remember your expression more than I remember your dad's expression that day, his eyes were completely dead, sitting on the ground of a broken table. His eyes looked too different than usual, an electric scar, it was weird." Kyra replied," Why are you making me remember all that again? I asked you before, didn't I?" Aldred replied," I am reminding you so that you forget about that day and lose your addiction to cigarettes. You are dying, Kyra."
" What is left to live for?" Kyra asked calmly. Aldred started to feel annoyed. " I am there, live for me. Your dad is still alive, live for him!". Kyra gasped, her eyes started to tear up," So... you didn't... read the letter.". " I didn't, why?"
" Understandable. He is going to be executed for a greater cause." Her eyes became red because of crying. Aldred's eyes widened. He was in shock for a moment there," Wait, how can Taka even approve something like that?" Aldred quickly stood up completely naked. He picks up his clothes from the floor, which were dropped before sleeping. Kyra stood up and asked while sobbing," What are you doing?". " We don't have much time left," Aldred said while wearing his clothes. He threw Kyra's dress towards her," Wear it.". Kyra asked," No time left for what?" Aldred completed his attire and says," To save him. Look, from how much I know, he is a good guy, he killed that guy probably because of self-defense. He is innocent, Kyra, he doesn't deserve it! We have to..." He gets stopped by Kyra," What's the plan?" Aldred smirks.
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" How does Shigeo sound to you?" The masked man asked Hidoi while walking towards a house, presumably towards the masked man's house. Whose else's house can it be? Hidoi looked at him like he didn't like the name, either way, what is Shigeo? " Ahh, fine, these names will always be cherished by someone else, surely". Hidoi smirked and replied," That someone is no one, no one's gonna like you're choice in names."
The masked man sighed," I guess you are right. Well then, how is Hidoi?" How can anyone even think that Hidoi can be anyone's name? After all, it was obvious from the start that his name was fake. Hidoi at last gave up, sighed, and accepted this weird name. The masked man below the mask was smiling.
" Well, what can I call you?" Hidoi asked. He was eager to know the masked man's name, excited like hell. The masked man below the mask was smiling, but how can he reveal his name so easily? Like Hidoi didn't. " Say it! I wanna know!" He was too excited, but was also ready to be disappointed. " Fine, you won, but you also lost. You didn't tell me your name, so I ain't gonna say mine but...I guess...you can call me...47[1].
THE END
[1] FOUR SEVEN