"I hate you, and so please..."

『 Don't ever show your face to me again. 』

That was all that he had woken up to. The sound of a voice from a distant memory and all that Eve could do was just simply live on with it. Because no matter how much he had tried, it had never once left him at peace. And though he has admitted that these exact words along many others, the masked male would still end up in fear. For the many possibilities of this happening again, was still admittedly high. He didn't want this to happen again, he just wanted everything to stay the way things were at this very moment with those he loves. Yet even so, the fresh air would begin to settle in. Allowing him to take the moment to breathe and clear his mind off of things.

He then stood up as he made his way towards the wardrobe, taking his chosen clothes of the day along with his mask as he smiled. It was just his regular attire whenever it was just for a regular day really. Especially since everyone had been taking the time to either explore or to just simply hang out and bond with each other. Now he himself had wanted to spend some more time with at least Sou since the two had agreed to meet up with the chaotic duo from before being Mafumafu and Soraru. Well, or so he thought-
Because the moment he had slid the door to the side, his eyes were met immediately with the moon shining above him.

"Ah... that's right." He muttered, reminding himself that they were meeting up tomorrow morning, not tonight. They had already met up after all. Yet, he still couldn't help but admire the night sky and so he decided to sit down next to the wooden door. Letting out a sigh, Eve began to wonder what else there was to this world because to be honest. All he had ever known was the land of the two sides but there was a question that he had been meaning to ask at least Luz or at least the petite girl being Lon. Because, in all honesty.

What even lead these two groups to go against each other?

He already knew that there's been conflict due to the many fallen villages and such but, Luz had never told him exactly why this had all happened. Now, everyone else knew whether some liked it or not. Being their memories and yet even so, Eve looked to the side as each felt guilt rise even more. Oh how he had hated himself for knowing the truth.

Well, if it truly was the truth that is.

The male had his own personal known thoughts but even with that, he couldn't quite confirm anything yet. Because even his friends had begun to question the same thing. They had all got along as if they had known each other since forever. Which in truth, was actually something that Shima and even Sakata hadn't been lying about. Because even Eve himself knew that very well. Despite, the other side always wounding up being confused. It still scared those who knew, who remembered. The pain of having to someday spit it all out when it's truly necessary or when they feel like the time is right, they too would have to feel the same pain from those years ago. It's either staying the same, or being hated all over again. It was clear that no one had wanted to lose their friendships, and so many would perhaps keep it under wraps. Including himself.

Yet from afar from his view, he was able to catch a view of a swift moving figure among the trees. It was a robed figure, much like from the ones he and the two groups had saw from far back when they hadn't gotten along yet. 'What are they doing here..' He thought, grabbing his umbrella from the side of his bed inside his room. The male had barely managed to see though on pinpointing the other's direction. It was concerning for him to see considering the fact that many of his friends had probably already fallen asleep. That or had probably gone out to take a stroll around the village for supplies and such. Though despite that, he then realized that the figure swiftly run past one of the doors that led to one of the halls around the building. To which led to the room he knew that Senra and Shima were in. He didn't let time fly by though as he too had begun to make his way towards the same hall. Not allowing the figure get their way.

It was something that Eve just couldn't allow really. With that, he went ahead the best that he could, throwing his umbrella in order to latch onto the other's cloth. Thankfully, he was able to make it on time in order to pin the mysterious figure down. Though this had also led two of the male's friends to come out of the targeted room. "Eve- Ah, it seems that one of those guys really made their way in here huh." Shima spoke, kneeling down as he helped Eve restrain to what they presumed was someone from the same group as they had seen before as mentioned. Yet even so, the robed person swiftly took their chance to bump his own head with the poor purple-eyed male. Eve then tried to hold them before he himself had immediately felt pain from his chest. This being from the sharp knife to that had been jabbed into his flesh and if anything, he still wouldn't allow this to be tolerated in any way. Especially from the next words that came from the person's mouth.

"You too were never needed anyways."

How else would he feel?
How else would anything else make him feel even worse about himself.
It was something natural, something that made him feel almost at great ease.
His sudden frustration that had suddenly overtook him. With the exact blade he had in his hands.

Despite the many times his name was being called, he still wouldn't budge. Yet to the other two males, they were more concerned than anything. For they have never seen the masked male suddenly show as much violence as this. Because for someone who was visibly sweet and understanding. Not even they could believe their eyes at the sight of their friend suddenly slitting another's throat. He had forcefully grabbed the blade and used it against the other, instantly killing them. Even despite the fact that attacking one or let alone for defense, it was still a surprise for the pair as they had noticed the poor male shake. It was that unwanted feeling of pure dread upon his heart. Which led to his one question, why was he here again?

He looked over to Shima and Senra, having the smiling expression that he was so oddly used to underneath his mask. Now why did he do it when no one could see his face anyways? It was for himself to feel at ease, more genuine. Ah how he would love to say of his sudden actions but his own voice could not be heard in any way. But this was because he was too scared to do so, too worried about everything there was. With that, he simply turned to the side as he sat down.

Awaiting for the upcoming questions that they were going to let be heard but before he could, he caught a glimpse of a tattered piece of paper. One of which, was already written in with words or well, names you could say. The blonde had kneeled down to then pick up the slip of paper. As the other two were drawn to it in wonder. It was a list of names, all of which were people with special connections to their particular side.

❈ Mirai
❈ Hachi
❈ Luz
❈ Mafumafu
❈ Shirai
❈ Kuro
❈ Lon
❈ Yuu

...and so on.

Yet it was the last name in particular that had not only caught their interest but, had confused them more than anything.

✧　Amatsuki

"EH?! Why is his name in here..?" Shima questioned, now trying to hold the paper on his owns hands before a cold drop of sweat ran down on the side of his face. "This is a hit-list, isn't it?" As much as the other two had wanted to think otherwise, the evidence was literally quite right in front of their faces. In their eyes, the brunette has never shown anything as in like higher rank like how Kuro and Lon was and definitely not how Luz and Mafu was either. Though still, why is it that the others close to them were excused from this?

"Ah, there's a back.." To their curiosity, they turned the paper around. Revealing the last few names.

✖- Araki
✖ - Naruse
✖ - Kashitarou

All of which, were marked out.

"Please, check up on them..."

It was as if everything had begun to take a turn, knowing that for sure. There were more people out there who were waiting to take their next pick. And so Eve had decided to let pair stay and check on the three who were marked out. Meanwhile he himself had made his way to the others who were on the list. On his way, he spotted a familiar face with his noticeable black feathered wings who was currently talking with a certain ravennette. Honestly, he quite glad to see this but even so, he still needed to inform them either way. With that, he threw his single bag of cookies at them.

"We need to talk since we had forgotten an important clue.. an answer perhaps you could say."

What a lovable embrace.
The warmth of another when they hold you tightly, as if there was nothing to be afraid of. Though for those who are the one's who hold another closely. It's the sweet and fuzzy feeling of being happy, being proud to hold this person you hold so dear. Luz smiled, waking up to check on his two beloved companions as for they usually ask each other to meet up and just simply bond. Yet it was so... unbelievably silent. Almost too silent. Usually, there would be a giggling Naruse or sometimes a loud Araki from the room. But nothing.

He then opened the door as he looked around, wondering if they had actually fallen asleep. Yet all that was found was a puddle or crimson. It was almost as if time had stopped for the poor blonde as he had tried to process on the situation. Was this real? Did his two closest friends really just suffer such a fate while he was the one away? They had  been enjoying their day together, having fun, sharing their happiness and only for things to come to an end like this? He just couldn't process it well enough to say that this wasn't some nightmare of his again. For now all that he himself had done was to kneel down and try his best to bring someone in to help his two friends. He just wanted to spend time with them one more time. Just one more time.

But perhaps that would be something that could no longer become a reality.

He held the two closely too his chest, not wanting to let them go as he felt a hand move up to his cheek. Luz then looked to see the pink-haired male who was trying his best to smile. "Hey.. I didn't forget about the tea cups this time..." As much as the blonde had wanted to smack him despite his condition, he just shook his head with a sigh. "...but you had forgotten to bring the blocks of sugar again, didn't you?" Luz joked, trying his best to play along. Because the only one who had not responded, was Araki. To which they held worry towards until they heard the door shut open.

It was Sou who had brought his bag of supplies as he quickly walked over to the trio. "I heard about the situation... and so I came to assist you three.." He spoke, gently taking the red-head to his side with a frown. "I will do the best that I can for him and for you too, Naruse-san." The older smiled before gently patting the blue-eyed male.

"That I know you will..."

"Why did he have to end up like this..." A certain brunette said quietly, clinging onto the body of the closest person to him. Not caring if his clothes were being dirtied from the crimson liquid that was Kashitarou's blood. He tried his best to keep his composure and had proven to be of use. For he made sure to keep his head against the other's chest, still wanting to make sure to keep the other in check. "Kashi, I know you can hear me..."

『"...after all, your heart is still beating either way." 』