Mokotos pov

I let out a sigh. It's been two weeks since we disobeyed future Fondation and took the remnants of dispair away to be reformed but things haven't exactly gone smoothly. A virus managed to get into the neo world and now the remnants are dropping like flies. We're trying our best to get in before they're any more casualtys.

I discided to check up on kokichi. He can't be taken this all too well. After all it's him that wanted the remnants reformed.

I found him sitting outside playing a game on his switch. Normally when a kids on the beach they like to play in the sand or swim in the sea. This one just whips out a game and forgets where he is!

I took a seat beside him "hey buddy. What game are you playing?"

"cuphead" he replied "you wanna co-op with me?"

"oh sure" I smiled at him. Anything to get his mind off the present situation.

*time skip*

"ah I lost again" I sighed "sorry kokichi. I feel like I'm holding you back"

"you are but don't worry. I like playing with other people. Even if their bad at video games" gah he's so brutality honest!

"I'm glad you're here mokoto" kokichi muttered softly "in all honesty I've been really worried about everyone. I tried to distract myself with games but nothings working. I can't stop thinking that this is all my fault" I could tell he was getting misty eyed.

I gently pulled him into a hug "it's not your fault kid. If anything I'm the one who should be taking responsibility. I should have been more thorough. It's my fault and I will fix it"

"ok" he nodded as he buried his head into my shoulder. I could tell he was trying hard not to cry. He's a remarkably strong boy for his age. I could never have do the thing he done at his age.

I held him protectively. After all we've gone through together I'd consider this kid like my little brother. I have to keep him safe. It's the least I can do after all chiaki sacrificed for this world...