Laters better than never.

Chapter 4 (distance 1/2)

Chishiya was going for his daily little walk, or what he likes to call it his 'personal space from the beach'.

it seemed that every time he made eye contact with the exit of the beach, he was bombarded with questions about his destination.

Whether it was Niragi, other members of the militants, or Kuina, it was always an intrusion.

Although he didn't mind as much when it was Kuina, as her concern was genuine.

Chishiya was no fool, so he never actively participated in any games. Instead, he would find a safe distance and observe from afar.

As he continued his walk, he suddenly came to a halt.

There, outside the botanical garden, lay what seemed to be a lifeless body.

"Looks like luck wasn't on their side," he muttered as he approached the body.

To his surprise, he noticed the chest rising and falling.

As Chishiya waved his hand in front of the man's eyes, he realized it was the brunette who had saved him during the tag game.

However, this version of him seemed devoid of the vitality and will to survive that he had once possessed.

Chishiya gently prodded him with his foot, trying to see if there was actually a person in there.

"Hey, if you stay there you'll die. Don't you want to live?" He inquired.

As the man started to respond, Chishiya leaned in closer, wanting to hear what he has to say.

"I just...wanna die here..." he uttered with a feeble voice.

"Oh? That's unfortunate, but I'll leave you to it." Chishiya declared as he departed.

There was no other course of action for him to take; if the man had chosen death, then so be it.

"Hey, where have you been?" Kuina inquired as Chishiya returned.

"Oh you know, just trying to breathe some beach free air" Chishiya responded.

"Well, next time, bring me along. I don't want Niragi constantly pestering me about your whereabouts," Kuina stated.

"What? Are you afraid of him?" Chishiya retorted, a mischievous smirk on his face.

"I could easily beat his and your ass at the same time," Kuina confidently declared.

The following day, Chishiya made up his mind to check if the body was still there.

It provided him with an excuse to leave and something to occupy his time.

As he prepared to leave, Kuina intercepted him, blocking his path.

"Hey! I specifically told you to bring me along next time you decided to leave," Kuina exclaimed, her voice filled with annoyance.

Chishiya responded with a small, innocent smile on his face. "Can't you bother Ann for once?" he suggested.

Kuina's expression remained stern as she threatened, "I'll break both of your legs."