"She's alive. The surgery was a success." The artist stops crying at once, looking up to the doctor with dazed eyes. "Really?"

"She'll be awake in 30 minutes, you may visit her right now." The doctor gives him the number of her hospital room and leaves, only to have Ota run up and thank him, along with the bidders before running up to her room.

The door bursts open and the five men stare at the unconscious Kira in the cot. A breathing mask was over her face with wires and tubes attached to her. The heart monitor was hooked on, continuously beeping and although it was annoying, the boys couldn't deny they were most happy to hear it.

"Kira..." Soryu took a side of the bed, grabbing his sister's hand, staring at her face solemnly. Ota was on the other side, standing tall over her as if watching over her. After a few more minutes, the bidders including Soryu, decided to give their artist friend some time with Kira.

They all left, waiting out in the hall. After a couple of minutes holding her hand, Kira began to stir, and her eyes fluttered open. "O-Ota...?"

"Kira... You're alive!" he says gleefully, wrapping her gently in his arms. "I-I-I...." "Ota, Ota, breathe..." she coaxes her ex to calm down, patting his back as they embrace each other.

"I thought you were dead..."

"You waited for me...? For..." she glances at the clock, "10 hours?"

"I love you too much to leave you alone..." he mutters, pulling away with pink cheeks. The blonde turned away in a huff, obviously embarrassed, but Kira rests her hand on his. He turns with wide eyes. "Thank you, but I have one question..."

"Do you really love me?"

"Would I rescue you from mafia mobsters and wait 10 hours for nothing?" he answers playfully, but his eyes were serious as they held Kira's gaze. "I guess not."

Pulling off her breathing mask, Kira hugs Ota, snuggling to him, seeking warmth from the man she loved this whole time. "I love you too, I guess."

He responds quietly, stroking her hair, "And I wouldn't have it any other way."

~*****~

It's been a week since the surgery ended and Kira had to stay in the hospital for safety measures, just in case something were to happen, and Ota stayed the whole time. Only leaving to get food or use the washroom.

He entertained her, bringing her novels and such, even bringing her instruments from her music studio so she could teach him how to play. But the day she were to be released from the hospital...

"Kira?" Ota intertwined their fingers together as they walk out of the hospital. "Hm?" she hummed curiously, glancing at her boyfriend.

"Are you returning to writing...?" he questions, turning to her. "Well... I-I'm not quite sure... I've been thinking about quitting it fully or doing it again and keeping my reputation as a mobster quiet... Do you want me to go back to writing?"

"It's just that the career with mobsters seemed dangerous and I don't want my Koro getting hurt." Kira had gotten used to it, over the week at her hospital, Ota had started calling her weird pet names, but she guesses it was his way of showing affection...?

"Well I can't just leave the mafia world, I'm used to it. It's fun."

"But I want to see you write again. I could even help you with your covers..." he pouted. "Puppy eyes don't work on me, Kisaki. But if you want me to, I can go back to writing, but I' not quitting on the Dragons."

"Fine..." "Glad you understand." she laughs, snuggling up to her boyfriend. They were heading back to the hotel, hand in hand, chatting casually. Well, until the blonde model from a year ago came up. "Hey, Ota! How's everything-" she stopped talking when she noticed Kira, and her eyes travelled to their hands. 

"Ha," she scoffs, "What's the bitch doing here?"

"I don't know, where were you going? I think I can answer you then." Kira answers, and Ota tries his best to hold in the laughter from her retort. The girl gives her the evil eye, which Kira only rolls her eyes at.

"Ota, remember? We have a date today, let's go. I was looking for you!" her words caused Kira to cringe, annoying her further. She was about to say something but Ota cut her off.

"We're over Hikari, I'm dating Kira, for real now. And I don't love anyone else." he turns to kria with a tender gaze for a moment before turning back to the supermodel with a glare. "What does she have that I possibly don't?" she growls, irritated.

Kira, of course, retorts, "More money, fighting skills, and some decent natural beauty. At least I don't cake myself with makeup just to look presentable. And besides, I could get him more publicity than you ever could."

"Ugh, screw you, Kisaki, I never loved you anyway." she scoffs and walks off, obviously trying to hold back tears. "Slut." Kira mumbles under her breath, causing Ota to chuckle. "Do you really love your master that much, Koro?"

"Don't push it Kisaki." she warns with a light tone. "So let's get to the hotel."

"First... I want to bring you somewhere."

~*****~

The author finds herself in a park... A flower park where they had their first date.

"This place..." 

"Remember it?"

Ota guides Kira into a field of roses, different colors. "Cover your eyes." he instructed, and the author followed the order, covering her eyes. He soon removes her hands and places something atop her head. It was a beautifully made rose flower crown. It was made of cream like white and pink roses, matching her dress perfectly. "It's beautiful..."

"Only for you." his arms snake around her waist, pulling her close while hers wrapped around his bck in an embrace. "Thank you.."

Kira still has the past to remember and regret, and she wasn't sure about her future neither. But she knew one thing, the present was all that she had.

And every second with this man makes her the happiest woman alive. And even if she has to go through all the pain once more, if it means such a happy ending,

She'll gladly do so, over and over again.

~*****~

This was the happy ending, sorry if it sucked, I'm more of a drama and angst writer so... yeah. But anyway, otome gamers, get your tissues ready for the next chapter...

It'll be pretty gloomy since I'm the type to write sad ones... And I just kind of had a bad day so it'll be worse than usual. But thanks for reading, and I'll see you in the next chapter!

Ciao!

~DarkAngel