Delta’s POV
The warm glow of the sunset stretches across the sky, a soft mix of orange and pink. It’s peaceful and calm unlike the dinner with Arman and his friends. I didn’t thought I’d run into Dante tonight. Seeing him here, after three years, was… a bit awkward.
This is my first time seeing Dante after 3 years of not seeing each other yet I feel like there’s something missing. Why is he working as a waiter now? Why isn’t he fighting in the Battle Royale? He was always one of the brightest, always burning with energy, his spirit so strong it was almost impossible to ignore. I used to see Dragon’s presence beside him, steady and proud, but now... it's gone. It’s like a part of him has faded. Where did that fire go?
Wait. Since when did I start caring about someone else? Especially for someone like Dante.
It’s ridiculous. I didn’t even like him when I first met him. He was just another guy who thought he had what it took to challenge me, nothing more. But then again… maybe I respected him. A little. He had tenacity, guts. For having the nerve to face me without flinching. He had potential, the strength to stand in front of me as an equal. And now? He’s just another face in the crowd, content to be… ordinary.
But he shouldn’t be. Not Dante.
I huff. What am I thinking? I’m getting soft. I shake my head, trying to shake off these pointless thoughts. Whatever happened to him is his own problem, not mine. I have to focus on tomorrow’s battle, not him.
I continue walking towards my apartement until there’s a soft ping sound coming from my phone. I took out my phone from my pocket and noticed that someone put me in their grup chat. I raise one of my eyebrows and open the group chat.
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The Gen Rise Squad!! 🔥😎
Arman : yo yo. Hello guyss!!
Taka : helloooooooooo
Ichika : hello 👋
Pheng : jdhsspdknsgsmagdhedbxgdnsnagsh
Taka : whaaaaa??
Ichika : what the hell
Pheng : sorry a monkey step on my phone
Arman : bruh -_-
Fumiya : i didn’t ask to come in to this group chat
Arman : if you don’t want to be here just leave. Easy
Fumiya : whatever. i’ll stay 🙄
Dante : woahh new group >:]
Arman : hi Dantee
Dante : hiii :>
Ichika : How are u allowed to use your phone in the middle of work?
Dante : actually.. i’m not allowed to use my phone in the middle of work ehe 😅
Pheng : u gonna get your butt kicked by your boss if your boss finds out. She’s goddamn scary
Taka : yeaa shiver me timbers 😬
Dante : don’t worry guysss. This is not the first time i try to use my phone while working. I’m basically a pro now 😎
Ichika : damn. Idk you are a rulebreaker
Dante : not all the time :>
Taka : 🤦
Ichika : 🤦
Fumiya : 🤦
Arman : yo @Delta don’t just read our chats
Arman : chat with us
Delta : hi i guess
Pheng : damn so cold
Delta : 🙄
Fumiya : this is my first time seeing Delta using emojis
Arman : same
Dante : guysss good newss
Dante : I don't have work tomorrow.. so i can watch u guys battleee :D
Arman : wow really?? Niceee
Pheng : ur not going to battle?
Dante : no T^T i missed the first day no?
Pheng : make sense
Dante : i can still watch u guys thooo :3
Dante : i will cheer u guys on 👍
Taka : aww thanks Dantee
Dante : welp. I need to go noww. Byee byeee
Arman : Me and Taka also need to go.
Arman : Have to practice for the battle royale 👍
Taka : see you tomorrow guysss
Ichika : see ya
Fumiya : @Ichika where's my glasses!?
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After reading their chats, I put my phone back in my pocket. I let out a quiet sigh. So, Dante is coming to watch the battle tomorrow? Not my problem. My thoughts drift for a moment. Tomorrow’s match… another chance to show what true power really looks like.
End of Delta’s POV
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Dante’s POV
I couldn’t sleep last night, not even a wink. Today’s the day. Arman and the others are going to battle and I can’t wait! I got off my bed, stretching as I tried to calm my racing thoughts. "Alright, Dante," I mutter to myself, grinning. "Time to get ready." My hands move quickly, packing my usual stuff. Water, snacks, camera, my phone, typical stuff, but then my hand brushes against something smooth and familiar.
Dragon..
I pause, fingers trembling just slightly as I grab him out carefully. My partner. My greatest ally. My greatest friend.
“We’re going to watch Arman and the others battle, Dragon! And Delta is there too!!” I said aloud, holding it in front of me with a smile that faltered for just a second. There was no response, of course. No spark, no flame, just a cold, silent metal. The kind of silence that reminded me every time that Dragon wasn’t the same anymore. That he couldn’t battle anymore. We couldn’t battle anymore.
I sigh and slip Dragon into my bag anyway. Habit, I guess. Or maybe… maybe it was just my way of keeping it close, of holding on to what we’d been, even when I knew we couldn’t battle anymore.
I shook my head, "C'mon, Dante. Don't get all gloomy now. This is supposed to be a happy day!" I grab my bag and swing it over my shoulder, determination flaring up again.
Even if Dragon couldn’t battle, I could still cheer for Arman and the others with everything I had. That was the least I could do as their friend, right? And who knows? Maybe watching them battle would remind me of what it felt like when Dragon and I battled in the stadium. For now, it was their time to shine and I wouldn’t miss it for the world.
"Let’s go," I said with determination, pushing the door open and stepping out into the crisp morning air. I glanced at my bag one last time, patting it gently where Dragon rested. "Let’s go cheer them on together, Dragon!!”
End of Dante’s POV
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