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Chapter 17 - 17. A New World

Mika: 'Cause you never let anyone in.

Yuki: You sure about that?

Mika: You didn't let me in

Yuki: Why do you wanna be my friend? Don't expect me to believe you have no intention. 

Mika: Fine, first, I wanted to find out why I felt you're a demon.

[ His lips curled into a slight smirk, not from arrogance but because he knew human nature. ]

Yuki: Now you spit the truth. 

Mika: There is another reason…

Yuki: What? Another lie?

[ Mika smiles softly at his question. ]

Mika: No, idiot. You remind me of my old friend. 

Yuki: What happened to her friend? Don't tell me he died. So what happened?

Mika: He's dead. 

[ He lowered his gaze and asked. ]

Yuki: An accident…

Mika: Not an accident… was a murder… He was killed by one of these, and I couldn't save him, even though I was there with him. I couldn't forgive myself for that.

[ His eyes, which were raging with anger, now soften with empathy. ] 

Yuki: Ohh, I see. 

[ He didn't dare to look at her. Mika became enraged by his words, but after looking at his face, she knew that wasn't what he was feeling. ]

Mika: That's why I chose you that day.

Yuki: That's not your fault, you did what you could've… 

[ Mika smiles softly at him. ]

Mika: Maybe, yeah, but you wouldn't get it.

Yuki: Maybe…

Mika: I answered your question. It's your choice to trust.

[ She started walking away from him. ]

Yuki: It's confusing. I'll leave it to you, Krishna. 

[ He took out his phone from his pocket and whispers. ]

Yuki: Flip a coin!

[ After walking a few steps, she stopped and looked right. But there is nothing other than a self-driving car. ]

Yuki: Is something wrong?

[ He called out to her. ]

Mika: Nothing. There is no one?

Yuki: Okay.

[ A demon in his human form is hiding behind the car. ]

Kaito: I don't get it. Why is Niru so focused on them? He's just a normal high school kid. 

Krishna: There are three major demon groups, led by three demons. Although Niru is the demon king, two others oppose his rule. There are Ethan and Zarok. Kaito is Zarok's right-hand man.

[ The scene cuts to Yuki's phone. ]

Nova: It's tails, boss.

[ He runs up to her and says. ]

Yuki: I've been walking with you, remember? 

Mika: (smiles) You're the one who stopped. 

Yuki: Ahhh… Fine. A basic rule between Krishna and me is that tail is yeah, okay, or whatever, and head only means no. I don't know what you're planning, Krishna. But I trust you, don't let it repeat. 

Krishna: Don't you worry about it. I won't let you down. 

[ A soft smile crept on his stern face. ] 

Mika: Someone is smiling…

Yuki: Can I ask you something?

[ Her playful tone changed into a more serious one. ]

Mika: Yeah, sure. What is he gonna ask?

Yuki: It's just a simple one. How many boyfriends do you have?

Mika: What kind of question is that? And look how he is asking…

Yuki: Just wanna confirm something.

Mika: If you're wondering I have feelings—

Yuki: Not that, I know it very well. 

Mika: Of course, it's zero.

[ He let out a laugh. ]

Yuki: You're pathetic, you don't have one. No wonder you're a good person.

[ Her smile turned into a creepy one. ]

Mika: What did you say?

[ His laugh faded, witnessing her reaction. ]

Yuki: I'm not good at reading people, but she didn't take it well. That's for sure, and what is this feeling… It's just a joke, you know.

[ He forced an awkward smile. ] 

Mika: Be ready at 5 am. You have to learn a lot.

Yuki: What does that supposed to mean? 

Mika: I'm gonna train you. 

Yuki: You? How?

Mika: I've been a protector for a year. Isn't that enough?

Yuki: Aside from that, you're not an illusion user.

Mika: Don't worry about that. It's just a kickstart.

Yuki: Whatever.

[ They both reached Yuki's home. ]

Mika: And this is where we part ways.

Yuki: Huh?

[ Mika points to his home. ]

Mika: Isn't this your home?

Yuki: (in shock) I don't even notice my home. Wait. How do you know my house?

[ A slight smirk on her face. ]

Mika: I've been stalking you.

Yuki: (annoyed) That wasn't funny.

Mika: Someone told me.

Yuki: Yuna told you, hasn't she?

[ Mika is surprised by his question. ]

Mika: How do you…?

Yuki: I'm her brother, remember? So, she was the one.

Mika: Anyway, see you tomorrow at 5 AM.

Yuki: Yeah, yeah.

[ Mika took out her hoverboard and flew. Here, Yuki knocks on the door. Yuna opens the door. ]

Yuna: Hello, brother.

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