Reina: If Echo had a route in The Vampire's Servant, the story would have this chapter. I omitted a few lines because they were major spoilers. I also have no idea where her branch is. When Takumi kidnaps you? When you have to pick a route?

I snuggled (Y/N) closer to me. She shivered slightly, then relaxed. I moved the blanket up to cover her shoulders, then gazed at her.

(Y/n) was one of the prettiest girls I've ever met. Her (h/l) (h/c) brought out the (e/c) in her eyes and complimented her (s/c). She was beautiful..... As if the gods had designed her perfect.

I ran my hand through her hair, enjoying how it felt against my fingers. I would love to do this for hours....

But I can't.

(Y/N) deserves better than me.

She needs someone stable - someone who wouldn't crack under pressure. Someone who didn't commit betrayal - such as Leo, Takumi, and Cori. (Okay, not Takumi though. He can go f*** himself. Or Leo. I don't really care).

I wanted (Y/N) to be happy. Those guys could provide her happiness. I couldn't.

The same goes for Cora, Hinoka, and Camilla.

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Marth was right. I merely brought sadness, not joy.

I was evil.....

And falling for (Y/N) could be a disaster.

*le spoilers that have been removed*

I don't have a shot.

There's no way she could love someone like me......

Perhaps this is payback.....

Payback for my hubris.....

Or my greed.

At any rate, I was not meant to be in love. I was meant to wander forever....

(Y/N) is meant to have love in her life.

I gazed at her once more then closed my eyes. When we got back, I had to figure out whom she loved - and if they loved her back. Once I did, I had to play matchmaker. As soon as she falls in love....

I can leave.

Perhaps I should finish the vows I never completed and become a nun.

That way, I won't make the same mistake again.

(Y/N)......

I'm doing this because I love you and want to find happiness.

It is the last thing I will do.

Even if I die.

Even if it costs me my laughter.

Even if I will disappear through the fabric of time.

Reina: I'll admit, this made me cry.

Was I too hard on Echo? Part of this was done because she had lots of powers. Part of it was because of her story.

Also..... I have something else to talk about.

I did a branch divergence in The Vampire's Servant and asked readers to pick their favorite response which would become the next chapter - 26A. They were "Um, what?" And "You had a reason for doing so."

Both responses have the same votes.

And I have no idea which will be 26A.

Should I just randomly pick?

Also, I finally decided to reveal who Echo is.

She is....

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Isa.

The star of Warriors of Smash.