Shuuko: Rei-chan's mom and I were classmates, they both travel around the world frequently. So they left her in our care for us. Why don't you play with her Shouko?
Shouko: .....
Rei: no, I am fine.
Shouko: -glooming aura-.
The Komi family was having a nice dinner with Rei included, when Shousuke turn on the TV on the news they reported about Naoki.
TV reporter: in very interesting news, NaokiCorp's CEO Naoki Nakamura has announced his campaign to run for Prime Minister, confirming the rumors about Nakamura's political race.
Shuuko: ohh Masa isn't he the one who bought the company you work for?
Masayoshi: -nods-.
Rei got a little curious.
Rei: I know that man... my dad works for him.... he's a scientist at Nakamura's lab.
Shuuko: oh does he? Your mom never mentioned it before.
Rei: my dad doesn't mention a lot about his work.... but he's always busy with who knows what.
Shuuko: well I'm sure your father must be working on something great Rei-chan.
Rei: hmmm... it's fine I'm used to it.
She was uninterested by her father's work since he was barely home and her mother traveled a lot.
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Meanwhile at a cafe late at night Keith was waiting on his date, wearing a fancy suit.
He stared at the clock hanged on the wall as the minutes passed by but his date hasn't arrived yet.
Keith: -sighs- guess she's not coming...
???: -opens the door- sorry I'm late, I had a last minute walk in so I had to stay for a while.
Keith: -turns to the person- Maki! I'm glad you made it, to be fair I wasn't sure you'll come.
Maki: I was tempted..... what's with the outfit?
Maki was currently in her casual clothes.
Keith: haha -sweat drops- I might have gone a bit over board.
Maki: you think?... this was just supposed to me a friendly chat, not a date.
Keith: -chuckles- you're right, you're right...
Maki: so what did what did you want to talk about?
Keith: just catching up.
Maki: uh-huh...
Keith: look Maki I know I hurt you, and it wasn't right how we ended things-
Maki: Keith it's fine.... I got over it.
Keith: but it wasn't, you were an amazing woman and breaking up with you like that.... well it was shitty of me.
Maki: on that we agree.
Keith: but I know apologizing won't be enough.... I want to make things right for once... I don't want to be this type of person anymore..
Maki: ....
Keith: this is why I called you... to tell you that I'm truly sorry... and if you let me-
Maki: I'm gonna stop you right there Keith.... I know where you're going with this and I appreciate it.... but right now I don't know if I should trust you... and I don't know if you're responsible enough for-
Maki covered her mouth before talking any further.
Keith: for what?
Maki: ..... I have to go.
Maki got up from her seat and headed outside, Keith followed her behind.
Keith: Maki wait!
Maki: leave me alone!
Keith: what did you want to tell me?
Maki: just nothing okay.. leave me alone.
Keith: wait! -grabs her wrist-
Maki: Keith let me go.
Keith: please Maki talk to me, what's wrong.
Maki: nothing is wrong... I just... I don't want to make the same mistake Keith.
Keith: mistake of what? Of me... look we don't have to be a couple again... but please just let me do things right.
Maki: no.... no you won't, this isn't something you can fix in an instant Keith... and quite frankly I don't know if I want you in my life.
Keith: I understand that Maki... but please I just want to do this right.... Maki just talk to me.
Maki: I won't!
Keith: why not?!
Maki: because if I let you into our lives again, you will just walk away again.
Keith: I'm not gonna- wait did you say "our"?
Maki: -sighs frustrated- I'm pregnant goddammit!!
Keith: .....
Maki: -turns to Keith- ... I took multiple tests.... they all came positive....
Keith: holy shit.....
Maki: yeah.
Keith: I'm.... I'm going to be a dad?
Maki: we did spent that one night at the hotel, what did you expect?
Keith: oh....
Maki: yeah... and now that you know please do me a favor and just drop it... i can raise a baby by myself and I don't need you here, just so you can walk away again.
Keith: Maki I-
Maki: just go...
Keith: ...no.
Maki: what?
Keith: no Maki... I'm not going anywhere.... look I know I may be immature sometimes.
Maki: -chuckles- sometimes?
Keith: okay okay, I'm always immature, but my point is... when there's something as big as having a baby... I want to be involved, I want to be there to support you in every step of the way.
Maki: how can I take your word for it?... how can I know that you won't leave me in the future?
Keith: I understand your point Maki... but I don't want to be that man anymore... i want to change for you.... for us.
Maki: .... can you promise me then? Can you promise not to leave us?
Keith: I promise... I give you my word not to leave you ever again.
Maki: -sighs- ... I want to believe you... I really do... but you're gonna have to work hard for it okay.
Keith: -nods- of course.
Maki: good... now how about you drop me home then?
Keith: right on my lady.
Maki: please don't call me that.
Keith: okay.
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Next morning at the Komi household, Shouko just woke up after bonding last night with Rei, she had a great time and hope that Rei had a good time as well.
It was still early in the morning so Shouko was having her breakfast, while her mother Shuuko was asking Rei what would she like for breakfast.
A calm regular morning like no other...... that is until.
SLAM!
Najimi barged into the Komi household, and Hitohito came along.
Najimi: yo Komi-San! It's been a while, come on we still have some summer days left let's go do something!
Hitohito: s-sorry about that, Najimi wanted to surpirse you.
Najimi: -notices Rei- oh a new kid?
Shuuko: yep.
Najimi: what's your name?
Rei: Natsukido Rei.
Najimi: pfft I bet they call you Nacchi don't they?
Rei: they don't.
Najimi: come on let's play Nacchi!
Najimi picked up Rei and placed her on their shoulders.
Rei: hey put me down!
Najimi: yoohooo!!
Hitohito: -sighs- Najimi don't get too careless.
Najimi: let's go Nacchi, there's a fun day waiting for us.
Rei didn't want to admit it but she began to have fun, even Shouko got a little jealous of how good Rei was bonding with her friends.
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Najimi: I'm hungry... how about we go to Wacdonald's?
Hitohito: wait didn't you just had breakfast earlier?
Najimi: yeah but not only that I also want the new toys with the Sokemon collaboration.
Hitohito: you're not serious...
Najimi: come on it'll be fun, right Komi-san?!
Shouko: -nods-
Najimi: what about you Nacchi? Want to tag along?
Rei: pass.
Najimi: what? Come on it'll be fun Wacdonald's... Sokemon.
Rei was tempted by Najimi's invitation so she agreed, after the 4 of them went to the restaurant they ordered the meals with the Sokemon figures.
Najimi: oh Tadano you got Sokachu! Let's trade it.
Rei was also interested in Hitohito's Sokemon, she got a turtle, but she really wanted that one, Hitohito noticed it.
Hitohito: you want to trade?
Rei: -looking away- n-not really...
Hitohito: well I really like the turtle one so if you want to we can trade.
Rei:.... sure.
Rei got the Sokachu figure and Hitohito got the turtle one.
Najimi: you know rumors said that the next collab will be with Guardian.
Hitohito: excuse me?
Najimi: yeah people are excited! Specially the kids who want the new Guardian toy.
Hitohito: great....
Najimi: what do you think Nacchi? You're looking forward to it?
Rei: not really no.
Najimi: what? But Guardian is so cool why wouldn't you?
Rei: he's not cool, he's lame.
Hitohito: (ouch)
Rei: and to be honest that cape makes him look lame, like what's the point of wearing one.
Hitohito: w-well in his defense we're not really sure if he picked his suit like that.
Rei: I just.... don't see what the big deal is about a person who can fly.
Najimi: that is a big deal, who else do you know anyone else who can fly like he does?
Rei: well no but I still think he shouldn't be worshipped like some sort of god.
Hitohito: -smiles- I agree with you.
Rei: ! You do?
Hitohito: -nods- I don't think Guardian would be fond of all the stuff they do for him, I mean he doesn't need his own movie, or his own toy selection.... I think he only does that to help other you know? I think he just wants to genuinely help us.
Rei: yeah you're right.
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After their meal they group went to walk back home.
Rei: big brother... can I ask you a question?
Hitohito: sure.
Rei: do you think Guardian will always protect us?
Hitohito: well... that's a hard question, while protecting everyone seems like a nearly impossible task, I believe he will do his best... after all his priority is this planet.
Rei: this planet? What about the other planets, I mean he is an alien after all.
Hitohito: well if there wer other planets in need if help I'm sure Guardian will help them as well.
Rei: -nods- yeah I guess you're right, he'll always protect us
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On the open sea a boat was currently navigating on its way to Japan, inside it a small crew of 15 men plus their captain who was a psychopath killer was sent there by the Red Legion to hunt down the traitors who turned out to be alive.
The captain's nickname was Tempest, he was a storm destroying anything in his path.
Tempest: alright lads! We're only 15 hours away from the coast of Japan, remember we have important order to kill the traitors, and we'll make them suffer.
The captain was holding 2 photos.
One of Keith, and the Other one of Mike with a text on the bottom that said the following:
MUST. KILL.