AN: Most of the Chapter happens a week before Ayumu comes into the picture

Morgan POV

Here I was, inside the city of Tokyo. I was in my room and looking at the view from the balcony of my large house. Pays to be the son of someone rich. Of course, he's also protective of me. I'm grateful, but I'm interested in trying to make friends or know what life actually is, even if they're not like what I read in books and see on TV. I want to see what it's like to go for a walk instead of just staying inside a manor doing my routine of studying and exercising. My dad wouldn't approve of this, but it's not like he needs to know. And It's not like I'm defenseless.

I hold out my arm and see several small shards manifesting and moving around. This is just part of what I can do and is related to the reason why my dad insisted I stay at home. But it's not like he's here that often. I can break my routine every once in a while.

Morgan: Time to see the city at night!

I grab a hoodie before I climb down until I reach the ground. It's a good thing I picked up some parkour skills when I was living in New York. I run through the streets and feel the energy of being out at night. The rush is so amazing, I'm not sure I want it to end. But I don't want to get in trouble and cause problems for my dad. I end up near a convenience store and enjoy the brightness of its lights.

Morgan: Wow, this may be a store you see every day, but it looks amazing.

I look around and see a silver-haired girl in heavy-looking armor sitting in front of it. She was pretty, like an angel. However, based on my dad's research, that's an unlikely possibility. What should I say? Should I just follow whatever my heart says, or try those first impression moments I've read about?

Morgan: Um, Hello. It's a pretty nice night out. Are you alone?

She looks at me and shows confusion. I can't blame her. I don't even know what the hell I'm doing

Morgan: Sorry, I kinda suck when it comes to socializing. I don't get out much.

She looks at me and pulls out a notepad she wrote on.

???: "You don't get out much?"

Morgan: Nope. I spent most of my time at home. No friends. I-I'm not trying to get you to pity me if it sounded like that.

???: "You don't have any friends?"

Morgan: Bingo.

???: "Is that sad?"

Morgan: I think it depends on the person. But for me, I've been alone for a while. I mean I do have my dad, but he's hardly at home. He does love me and is a bit protective of me in his own way.

???: "Must be nice to have someone that loves you."

Morgan: Yeah, I guess it is in a way. Mind if I sit with you for a bit?

???: "Not at all."

I walk next to her and sit down.

???: You don't look like you're from around here."

Morgan: Yeah, my dad and I just moved to this city a few weeks ago. But he's busy with work. It's not too bad, I've been taught to be independent since I was a kid.

???: So you can take care of yourself?

Morgan: Yes. But I'm not a huge fan of being alone. I never really had any friends. There's a bunch of things I want to do that many people find ordinary. Like eating a hamburger, going to an arcade, or watching a movie with someone.

???: "All of that sounds wonderful."

Morgan : I know. I bet it'd be even better if I had a friend.

???: "A friend?"

Morgan : Someone that cares about you and is willing to stand by your side. That's what I've seen in books and movies. Know they are reliable, but they're the best I've got.

???: "What's your name?"

Morgan: My name is Morgan Fayden. And yes, I know the name sounds foreign. Do you have a name?

???: "Eucliwood Hellscythe".

Morgan: That's an awesome name!

Eu and I continue our conversation and we have fun. Even though she didn't say a word, she was a great person to talk to. I've kinda lost track of how many notes she's gone through writing her words. She then writes a question that I never thought I'd see in my life.

Eu: "Would you want me to be your friend?".

I try to hold back my tears at the question as I answer her.

Morgan: Yes! I would like to be friends with you! Thank you very much!

Eu: "It's nothing."

Morgan: It's something to me. Do you live anywhere around here? Want me to walk you home? I don't want you to get into trouble.

Eu: "I'll be okay."

Morgan: You sure?

Eu: "Yes."

I stand up and take one more look at her before I leave.

Morgan: Okay. Take care. Can I call you that?

Eu: "Sure. Be safe."

I run in the direction I came from and head home. I just made my very first friend. This is possibly the greatest day of my life. I go back to my house and climb up to my room. I jump onto my bed and smile at being able to make a friend.

Morgan: Wow. She asked me if I wanted her to be my friend. I hope I can see her again. Unlikely that she'll be by that store again, but it would't hurt to check there first.

I close my eyes and end up falling asleep without getting under the covers. Before I knew it, the morning light shined through the window and woke me up

I then get a text from my dad asking how I have been doing. I didn't want him to him to consider Eu a stranger, so I didn't tell him about her or that I went for a stroll at night. I simply text him "Nothing, just did a workout, read a book, and watched some "Children of Chaos". You know, the usual".

Dad believes what I said and tells me that he won't be home for a while. Although he does mention an old friend, he doesn't tell me who they are. He hangs up and I just drop my phone onto my bed as I just stare at my ceiling.

Morgan: Dad doesn't have to know.

The next 5 days, I've been going out at night and wandering around the city. And every time I go in the direction I have a good feeling about, I eventually meet Eu. We have several more converstations and I enjoy each and every one of them. I then begin to piece together that Eu doesn't have a home.

Morgan: Eu, I know you don't have a home.

Eu doesn't write anything down on her notepad.

Morgan: If you want, you could stay at my place for a bit.

Eu looks at me and I have a feeling she is surprised on the inside.

Morgan: My dad is hardly there and there are a bunch of guest bedrooms. It's also pretty lonely being by myself.

Eu stays still for a minute and then writes in her notepad.

Eu: "Sure. If you don't mind having me".

I smile and try to avoid hugging her to avoid invading her personal space.

Morgan: Okay. I'll take you there.

I walk with Eu and take her to my house. She is surprised at how bit it looks. I can't blame her, I do live in a modern house. We go inside and I take her to a bedroom that is the smallest in the house, but big enough to be comfortable with.

Morgan: Okay. Good night, Eu.

Eu: "Good night".

I go to my room and lie on my bed. I look back at the previous nights and am glad to have met Eu. The joy that fills me, it's amazing. I finally made a true friend. I then get a call from my dad and his name, "Gabriel", appears over my contact image of him.

Morgan: Hi, Dad.

Gabriel: Hello, Morgan. I figured I'd call you while I have a break between my meetings. I hope it's not too late over there.

Morgan: It's 10 PM over here, but it's okay. So anything new happen?

Gabirel: Same old meetings and conferences. So, I did some thinking and I thought that maybe I should let you out of the house every now and again.

Morgan: Really?

Gabriel: But I need you to let me know where you go and what you do. Understand?

Morgan: Yes.

Gabriel: Good. Well, that's all I called you for. I'll let you go to sleep.

Morgan: Okay. Night Dad.

Gabriel: Good Night.

Dad hangs up and I drift into sleep without even covering myself. The next day, I just spent that time talking about books with Eu. After that, she wanted to go to the convinence store where we first met. I take her there and I decide to get some snacks for us. After purchasing some, I sense someone familiar go out the side exit. I follow them and find nothing.

Morgan: Must have been imagining it.

I hear footsteps around the corner and when I check it out, I see a guy standing in front of Eu. I can tell he was enamored by how pretty she looked. The look at each other in the eyes and stay silent for a minute.

Morgan: Who is that guy?