I Came Back but the World is Still a Fantasy!?

1-04: Rejection (7/8)

Shinichi quietly watched as his parents fell into a loop of a never ending argument. Shinichis face was expressionless as he shook his head and observed them.

If one looked closer, one could see that Shinichi was currently keeping a small creature from jumping out and attacking them.

When Rinko saw Shinichi, the heat rushed to her head once more. But this time, the reason was different. She wanted to break down in tears right there and there, but when she thought about it, she decided not to. After all, it wouldnt be right for her to be the first to cry.

Im sure the both of you have your own opinions, but youre in front of the children. Also, there are still some papers to be processed, so if you want, I can heart you out over there.

Ill leave the rest to you.

Kazama had also noticed Shinichis state, so he slyly led the divorced couple to a different room. Perhaps because he was an outsider, they meekly followed him, but their eyes were full of suspicion.

Four people and one animal were left.

She couldnt even eek out a cry because of Shinichis orders, but no one else spoke either. Silence filled the room.

Shinichis siblings had already grown these past 8 years, but there were still some traces he knew left in their faces. Unfortunately, those siblings who walked unsteadily were nowhere to be found.

But what was most eye catching of all was the great anger on the girls (his younger sister) face.

Its your fault, she said with a voice that seemed to crawl from the very depths of the earth.

Shinichi was speechless and frozen.

Then in the next moment, all the emotions the girl had been bottling blew up.

Why did you have to come back!? Why now!?

Mom was finally able to laugh again, and yet!

You just had to come back! Why!?

W-What are you saying!? Rinko asked.

Those words were no longer mere thorns but a true naked blade. They didnt just hurt; Shinichi felt like his chest was being gouged out, and he found himself unable to breathe. Unfortunately, try as Rinko might to stop her, Youko wasnt planning on stopping.

Do you want to make us suffer that much!?

Its your fault! Our family falling apart! Mom suffering! Everything!

On top of that, youre actually a D Rank!?

Not only are you ignorant of our suffering, you actually came back with such an embarrassing rank!!

Dont you know any shame!?

Shinichi received countless powerful killing intents throughout his life, but the words his younger sister told him shook his heart more than all of those.

But he did not let the pain show on his face. It was as if he was completely apathetic to her plight. But that was not something he did intentionally. He simply couldnt help it. After all, if he were to let his equilibrium break, who knew what would happen to him?

Alas, the girl in front of him could not possibly understand that.

Say something! W-Whats with that look!?

Dont screw with me!! Are you ignoring me!?

Someone like you Someone like you Would have been better off dead!!

The words the girl spoke fell heavily upon her defenseless older brother, but still not a hint of reaction could be seen on his face. Nay, he could not react.

But she did not know that, so she turned away and ran, a twinkle flashing at the corner of her eyes, though perhaps that last part was only someones imagination.

Ah, wait! Nee-chan!

The boy the younger brother was about to give chase instinctively, but he stopped by the entrance and turned to his expressionless older brother. He chose his words before speaking.

Br Everyone knows youre not at fault, but But you know The day you vanished Our family ended!

They couldnt help but blame that on someone. And when Shinichis death was undone, something broke.

He left those words behind almost as if he were talking to himself before chasing after his sister.

W-Wait! Rinko cried out.

Tl Note: Next part should be the last.