"...I-I always thought the same Rokuro, I'm also happy...to have met you..."

Rokuro smiled at her and she smiled back at him. They left together out of the graveyard, blushing, but together. Inside, even though embarrassing, they knew they were both happy that both of them felt the same way about each other.

~

It was almost time for Rokuro to leave to the island. He had already packed all his things. All he needed to do now was bring them downstairs so they could be easily grabbed when they came to pick him up.

He had 3 suitcases in total and 5 small boxes carrying gear and books inside. He decided to bring down first the small boxes. As he was carrying down 3 boxes down the stairs, he met eyes with Benio. It seemed she was just at the kitchen eating some ohagi. She blushed a bit, since she had just been busted eating ohagi.

"I thought you already had your ohagi meal of the day?"

"It doesn't hurt to eat... one more!"

"Whatever you say."

"Do you... need help?"

As she said this, she sounded a little bit down and avoided looking at him.

"Nah, I'm fine. It's really not much. Thanks though."

"I see..."

She went upstairs heading to the hallway where their rooms where at. He kept staring at her until she couldn't see her anymore.

He, as Benio was also feeling, felt down that both of them wouldn't be with each other for some time. They didn't know how long this separation will be before Benio regained her powers. Rokuro always had thoughts that maybe she wouldn't really regain her powers back, not even if she was a twin star. This worried him very much. He couldn't imagine beating kegare or Yuuto without her. She was someone vital to him.

He tried to ignore his thoughts and carried the boxes and settled them beside the front door. As he was heading back upstairs to carry the rest of his stuff, he heard a noise go "thump, thump, thump". He hurried off to see what was making that noise.

He got to the stairs and saw Benio carrying two small boxes and a suitcase. She wasn't struggling with the suitcase, it was just that it made too much noise when heading down.

"What are you doing?"

"Helping... out."

She made it down the stairs and the noise stopped. Now all you could hear was the noise of the suitcase's wheels rolling. He followed her and arrived at the front door. She settled them down after seeing that Rokuro had placed his other boxes there.

"I'll carry... the other suitcase."

"Hey, I appreciate it but I don't need help."

"...Okay."

She headed upstairs again with Rokuro behind her. Rokuro thought she was gonna head to her room this time but she headed to his instead.

"Hey! It's okay, I got it Benio. Benio!"

She ignored him until he grabbed her by the hand.

"I just wanted...to he..lp! Can I not... do that?"

"Not necessarily... but fine."

"... Sorry, but I don't know... what else to do..."

"It's fine. Come on then."

"Thanks..."

They brought all of Rokuro's belongings below. And just in time. Shimon had come to pick up Rokuro. Arima had chosen him to accompany Mayura and Rokuro to the Island. Shimon did not like this at all due to him always getting sick riding any type of transportation. But he couldn't do anything because it was Arima's order and he, of course, had to obey him.

Rokuro opened the door to see Shimon kinda annoyed. He told Rokuro what the plan was. They will first go pick up Mayura, but after Shimon said her name, Rokuro interrupted.

"Mayura is coming along? When was this decided?"

"It was decided once she obtained Byakko's powers. Now let's go. I want to get this over with already."

They put everything inside the car Shimon brought. Benio insisted on helping but Shimon assured her they had it.

Shimon kept on telling him, in a disgusted tone, that they will first go by plane and then by ship. Rokuro had no complaints towards this, as long as he got to the Island.

Shimon told Benio she could go see Rokuro off later at the airport. Benio agreed and waved them goodbye as Shimon and Rokuro went to pick up Mayura.

~

Benio was ready to go and was just waiting for Kinu and the others to arrive and pick her up. She looked around the house. It felt empty, really empty.

It's empty because Rokuro's gone...

She wished so much she could go with him to the Island, but of course, in her current state, she couldn't.

I will soon though, I know I'll be able to be by his side at the Island soon...

Benio heard a knock on the door. She turned around one last time at the house.

You'll probably be empty for a long time, but it's okay. It will be fine.

She hurried off to the door and saw Kinu giving her a small smile which she returned.

~

The airport was full of people. Rokuro had finally been able to sit down after 1 hour and 30 minutes of getting everything ready to travel. Shimon, Mayura and him were all stressed and tired. Shimon talked to them about the Island until everyone arrived to tell them goodbye.

Mayura went with her mother Yukari and Seigen. Rokuro went to Ryougo who gave him an enormous hug. He got praised from Jin-san, Shinnosuke and Atsushiki, who all wished him luck. Seigen patted him in the head, not showing any emotion but he knew he was proud of him.

Benio and Kinu stood there watching Rokuro saying his goodbyes to his family. But someone had approached her. It was Mayura. Mayura was smiling at her and stood in front of her.

"Benio, I'm happy you're better now. This way, our competition will be fair. Don't you agree?"

She kept smiling at her and then waved goodbye heading towards her mother.

Competition...? What does she mean by that?

"Benio-sama, you should be careful with that girl. She's on to something..."

"You think... so too? I'm... not sure what she is... talking about though..."

"Neither do I."

After Rokuro said his goodbyes to everyone, he looked for Benio. She was standing in a corner with Kinu, staring at the airplanes that were departing. He approached her, feeling a little bit giddy.

"Bajaa, could I talk privately with Benio?"

"Took you long enough to come talk to her."

Kinu left and walked towards Jin-san, eyeing Rokuro and Benio as they were now alone.

"Benio, I don't know how long I'm going to be away so I just want to make sure you'll be fine. You will, right?"

"Yes...I will..."

"Good. You have to promise me you'll also try to regain your powers, which I'm sure you will. But of course, be careful. Hmm, what else..."

"Rokuro, I know what... I have to do... But thanks for...worrying for me..."

She gave him the usual small smiles she gave. He did too.

"Rokuro... do you your best... for both of us... over there. Show them... show them we Twin Stars are capable... of fighting...!"

Rokuro was taken aback a little bit but then nodded.

"Of course I am! I'll show them, we'll both show them once you get there."

"And also... don't fall... for any girls over there... Rokuro..."

"Huh? That again!?"

He blushed, remembering the kiss with the "charm". It seemed she did too, as she covered her mouth.

There was an announcement announcing that Rokuro's plane was about to go and passengers should start heading out. Everyone said their goodbyes one last time. They grabbed their things and were heading off.

Benio waved goodbye to him as he walked away. Rokuro caught one last sight of her and smiled, mouthing the words "goodbye".

Benio smiled, though he couldn't see since he was already gone. And yet she still said, under her breath:

"Goodbye...Rokuro..."