My heart!
Takizawa Seidou trudges his way back to Re. He wishes he had a different life. Or even death. Anything but this.
He shoves open the door to Re. Yasuhisa Kurona looks up nervously.
“What?” he mutters.
“We got something for you,” squeaks Ayato. “As a present for helping with Amon.”
“Huh?”
Yip! A short, chubby creature barrels towards him.
Takizawa gasps. He looks just like Rocky.
He wonders what happened to Rocky. Did someone adopt him? Was he sad when Mom and Dad didn’t come home? Did he feel abandoned?
“That is Rocky.” Amon appears.
“HInami tracked down your damn dog,” Ayato adds. “Wasn’t easy, but she did it.”
Takizawa gasps. “This is – it’s you, boy?”
He reaches for Rocky, who immediately licks his hand. Takizawa cries out in joy.
“It sure is.” Kurona smiles.
“My dog!” Takizawa draws the creature to his chest. Rocky’s tail wags with excitement. He still loves Seidou.
Someone still loves me. Takizawa is too overcome to say more.
“Treats.” Kurona hands him a milk bone to give Rocky.
“Hey, hey, hey! Why is there a dog contaminating my cafe?” Touka Kirishima stomps in. “Get that thing upstairs!”