The Dead One: The Final Grudge

Chapter 36

Kuro ran down the halls to God knows where...

He follow the small child-like humming sounds of Yokai straight down the corridors.

Kuro: (Where is that little bitch...)

Ever since she first appeared, Kuro had held an vendetta against her. Thanks to her stupid game, Shouta was almost eaten by the Jorogumo...

But to make matters worse...

He was poisoned and his life is now at risk.

Even though Kiyoshi gave him an antidote. It's still not enough to stop most of the poisoning.

Kuro had to hurry up and finish these games as quick as he can...

Or else...Shouta will die...

The others will die...

Mei will disappear....and the world will be in trouble...

Kuro: Reveal yourself already...I know you're out there...

"Hehehehehe~!"

The child-like giggle devoid of any emotions hidden behind it came from in front of him before the demon herself pop out of nowhere...

Kuro: You...

Kuro spat at her with venom in his tone.

Yokai: Yokai-chan is glad you're here!

Kuro raised an eyebrow. She's happy that he's still alive? No...There's must some meaning behind that.

Yokai: Yokai-chan knew you would win. Because if you lost, Yokai-chan would be very disappointed...

Kuro: Cut the crap already. What the hell did you do to Shouta...?!

Yokai: Whatever do you mean...?

Kuro: You know what I mean! Don't play dumb! You send the Jorogumo after him because you knew from her previous life she hated men. Especially those who do horrific things to women.

Yokai: But that's why it's fun~! Yokai-chan loves seeing the misery of others~! Shouta-kun thought he finally get a chance with a beautiful woman...Aww too bad...

"His desperation was so much fun to toy with~!"

Kuro's eyes glowed red in rage.

Kuro: You little....(How dare she mess with Shouta's emotions like that. Kiyoshi is right. She doesn't care about others. Instead of feeling sympathy for others... She's evoking joyful feelings that take pleasure from watching someone's misfortune...)

Yokai: Kuro-kun...can Yokai-chan ask you something?

Kuro:.....What do you want?

It didn't matter if he said no...like an annoying sibling, She wouldn't leave him alone and would continue to pester him. But in her moral, she would do something horrible to the others if she didn't get her way.

Yokai: Who is more important....?

Mei....or Shouta....?

Kuro:.........

Kuro didn't know how to answer that....

Mei...God he loved her so much...he would anything to save her from this twisted fate...

Mei is kind, loyal, passionate, and beautiful no matter what anyone says.

Kuro really cares about her...

But then again...there is Shouta...

Shouta...he's his best friend...his first friend...He was the light to Kuro's darkness.

They were also opposites...

Naive, Caring, Friendly...

He's also a dumb perverted blockhead.

Shouta was the type of friend that will always be there for anyone even if you push them away.

Shouta wants attention while Kuro wanted to steer away from it.

Shouta knew Kuro more did anyone else ever did...

Kuro still blames himself for the many deaths his best friend had to go through because of his curiosity at the hands of bitchy sensei.

Shouta deserve better...

But so did Mei...

So any of them over the other is like choosing which numbers you like to have an winning lottery ticket.

Kuro:...... They're both important to me....

In the back of his mind, he hoped this satisfy the evil doll for now...

A moment of weakness crossed his features before it dissolved back into his mask. Hoping that Yokai-chan didn't see it...

Kuro: (Please....don't make me choose...)

Yokai made a pouty face...

It was cute yet sinister...what an good combination for an evil creature like her....

Yokai: Yokai-chan doesn't like that answer...but she'll let it slide for now...

Kuro: (Why...did she wanted to ask me this...What is she planning...)

Yokai then make an evil smile...

Yokai: Alright then...Time to play another game...

Kuro: (Which friend do I have to save now?)

Yokai: If you fail...Konami-chan will disappear forever...

Kuro: (Konami...)

So she's the victim of this game now...

Yokai: So Kuro-kun...Let's Play...

The "Onryō" Game...