Kokichis pov

I sat down opposite kazuichi in an empty cafe watching the world burn around us. It's a little scary how murders in the streets and vandalism are the new norm. Kazuichi however wasn't fazed at all.

"you enjoying that?" he smiled at me.

"y-yeah thank you" I muttered nervously "hey do you mind if I ask you a question?"

"sure ask away" he grinned.

I took a deep breath "why did you become a remnant of Dispair? You seem like such a chill guy. I can't imagine you chose this life on a whim"

He stayed silent.

"oh I'm sorry if I offended you. Just forget I said anything-"

"no its fine" he forced a smile "I've.. been betrayed many times in the past. By friends, family, coworkers. I'm the kind of guy who is used and tossed away at a moments notice" he gripped his shoulders "I've grown to have savere trust issues. That's when junko came and offered me a way to live for myself. So I took in. Even now though I don't offer my trust or loyalty to anyone. Not even to lady Junko"

"why do you insist on helping me then?" I asked.

"Well you remind me of a younger me. All scared and shit" he ran a hand through his hair "I just figured I should look out for you. Maybe make myself feel useful in the process"

I nodded "thank you kazuichi. I'm glad I have someone on my side"

"no problem kid. Don't betray me and I won't betray you" he winked at me.

"I'll keep that in mind" I chuckled. Maybe things really will be ok.