At the bunkhouse , Akemi was with Crane in his room. She sighs , exasperated from the events.

Akemi- This is a disaster ! I can't believe he had to make you guys go at the same time when I told him we should be safe and spar one at a time. But does he listen ? No ! He did not !

Crane- It's not your fault , Akemi. You tried your best to warn him.

Akemi hugs her legs and buries her face in them as she feels the stress consuming her.

Akemi- I... I just don't know what to do. Ever since we returned from Gongmen , things have been... I don't know... Too Serious... Even for me.

Crane- Hey... Akemi.. We'll get through with this... You and m-- I mean you and us.

Akemi smiles and chuckles a bit , already feeling better by her crane friend.

Akemi- Thanks , Crane. You can be such a sweetheart most of the times.

Akemi kisses him on the cheek , in her way of saying thanks. Crane blushes again. Akemi gets up and heads to the door. Before she leaves , she turns around and smiles at him.

Akemi- ( Smiles ) Thanks again , Crane... Goodnight.

Crane- G-g-goodnight , Akemi.

Akemi smiles before she shuts his door. Crane touched his right cheek that she kissed and smiles blissfully.

To Be Continued....