[He held his breath when Asougi finally removed the mask and he could see his face properly. When he turns to look at him though, his heart sunk, right into the pit of his stomach. There was no warmth behind those eyes, just this emptiness. The lights all stop flickering, a darkness now spreads throughout the room, as if night had come early. Wagahai, agitated by the sudden darkness decides to flee upstairs.

It's not his fault, it's not like he wanted to forget, he couldn't help it. It still doesn't lessen the pain he felt, that his own best friend didn't recognize him...like he was just another student, passing through the crowd.

With shaking hands, he detaches Karma from it's strap, gripping it tightly in his hands, seeking comfort and strength through it.] We... [His head hung low, unable to look at Asougi properly without falling apart.]

We had gone to trial together. You were suppose to defend me in that murder case, but I chose to stand for myself, so you wouldn't have to risk losing the exchange program for my sake. We narrowly won that case, and celebrated by having beef nabe that night. That was when you asked me, no insisted that I come to the Great British Empire with you.

So we set out for Great Britain together, you practically had me be a stowaway just so I could come with you. I was stuffed inside that closet that whole time. It was cramp, and we were always hungry because we had to split our meals...but we would spend all night, talking about what we'd do once we reached the British Empire and how you...you thought I'd be a great lawyer. [He squeezes Karma.] Those talks, being with you, it was worth all the trouble, because...[He bites his bottom lip. How can you forget me? He ends up shouting in frustration.] Because you're my best friend!