It was one year after Budo's death... Mei, Ryuto, and Oka stayed in touch. They were roommates :D

Mei heard the door knock one day. She answered it to see a man. Tall and looking like he was in the FBI... "Mei Mio. This may seem crazy but... We think Budo is alive." Mei stared at the man as he continued. "Yeah. His grave was empty and the coffin was open the night of the funeral. There was this note in the coffin." Mei grabbed the note. "Do you know his whereabouts?" She asked. A smile on her face. "No. But he's still in Japan." Mei said goodbye and shut the door. She grabbed the note from her jacket pocket and read it. "Dearest Mei. By now you would be reading this note, meaning that I am 'dead' and 'alive' at the same time. That's not important. The important thing is, Mei. That... I have and will never stop loving you. You are the most unique, quirky, and nicest human being I have ever met. I know this is very hard for you. Same with me. But I just want you to know that I love you no matter what. Forever and ever. Yours sincerely, Budo Masuta."

Mei stared at the letter in disbelief. "He's alive?" She asked herself. She immediately packed her bags and left. Leaving a note to her friends.