Dead by Autumn

09

Mya had walked with Shota downstairs.

Shota: I should probably go after her. I'll see you later Mya-

As Shota was about to leave, Mya grabbed the back of his hoodie.

Mya: Shota, will you go out with me...?

He turned around quickly. Mya had appeared to be looking at the ground, instead of Shota.

Shota: But you don't like me-

Mya: I want to forget about Yamada...

Mya looked at him with tears in her eyes. Shota's heart had skipped a few beats.

Mya: It's all I ask for Sho...

Shota: ...I'll date you, but please don't cry.

Shota wiped her tears with his hand.

Shota: I want you to only look at me from now on.

Mya: But how-

Shota: Just believe in me. I'll make you forget it all.

Kuga had just dropped Megumi off at her house and was now heading to Date's house to hand him his bag. He decided to call Date when he was five minutes away from his house.

Kuga: Why isn't he answering... He isn't doing what I think he's doing right...?

Kuga heard a ringtone nearby. Walking closer he saw Date's phone and Izumi's hoodie on a bench.

Kuga: Those two... What do they think they're up to...

He picked up Date's phone and noticed there was a text from Izumi that read 'SOS' along with an attachment. He opened it to see the location they were at.

Kuga immediately grabbed everything and headed their way.

Jack: Niz, do you think they're dead?

Niz: No way, they're both just slumped.

Izumi opened her eyes slowly to see Date lying on the ground across the room.

Niz: Well look who's awake.

Niz walked over to Izumi and pointed a gun in her face.

Izumi: What do you want? Who even are you-

Niz: Kuga is what I want. I want him to suffer.

Izumi: I don't see what Kuga has to do with me or Date.

Jack: You guys are his little friends. I don't know how that asshole didn't die when he was shot in the chest years ago! That bastard... Once I found out he was alive I've been watching him ever since!

Niz: We'll have to get him good this time. But first, we'll let him see you be killed.

Izumi: You guys are lame. Just kill me now-

Niz started laughing.

Niz: You know what, I like you. You're funny.

Izumi: This is so boring-

Niz shot a bullet right past Izumi's face causing her to flinch.

Niz: You're all talk, but you're actually scared shitless.

He began to caress her hair.

Niz: Let's have some fun... What do you say?

Izumi had bit Niz's hand, causing him to become angry. He grabbed her by the hair and dragged her across the room to where Date was lying.