Monster Hunter Story (Heartless to Compasionate)

(Continuation from the book Monster Hunter : Last Dream Project (Afiq Majura)

"You've changed a lot,"
"Huh?"
He stared blankly at Lolita and Arithia, confused by their statement.

"Is it because of him?"
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"Heh, Hikari.... take care of him for me. I'm not gonna make it through this mess," Ray clutched his bleeding chest.

Hikari's eyes went wide. He grabbed Ray's shirt while glaring at the young teen.

"Dont be an idiot Asaki!. We're all going out together!"
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"If only you knew how much I've suffered, no emotion, rejected, trashed. But it all changed when you arrived as my light."
"With that, I shall protect you, even it cost my life!"

P.S: Artwork is not mine. Here's the original creator.
https://www.pixiv.net/en/users/8603185