Chapter 12: Convince
"Kazumi, Kazumi, Kazumi, Wake up". Kazumi was waking gradually when Yuuki shakes him. "A dream?". What's happening to you Kazumi? Are you really okay? Yuuki seems worried to him but Kazumi also didn't know why he is having dreams like that. He asked Yuuki if what is the time now. "It is 8:00am" Kazumi apologizes to her and prepare himself immediately. While they are on their way, Kazumi was gripping his chest while breathing fast. Yuuki stop at the emergency parking and asked him if he was really okay.
[Yuuki]: Hey Kazumi, Are you really okay? You looked pale and you're so much in pain.
[Kazumi]: I'm okay Yuuki. Let's go.
[Yuuki]: We can go back tomo...
[Kazumi]: We need their sign as soon as possible.
Kazumi suddenly became fine, like nothing happened. "See? There's nothing to worry about". Yuuki starts to drive again. They knock at the front door of Yamato's house. "Hello, We really need to talk about it". No one is responding in their call. "You know what will happen if we didn't retrieve her. We just want you to sign it and we will not go back here until her retrieval". Someone shouted at them saying "I'm not interested so leave!".
[Kazumi]: Maybe we should still give them time right?
[Yuuki]: Do you think so?
[Kazumi]: Yeah, Let's go back this afternoon.
Kazumi and Yuuki leaves and went to a cafeteria. "Welcome to our restaurant". They both sit talking about what will they do now. "I told you that i have a plan, didn't i?". Yuuki hoped that Kazumi's plan will work. Lunchtime is arrived with them doing nothing. So, they order something to fill their stomach.
[Kazumi]: What do you want?
[Yuuki]: Just get what you will get.
[Kazumi]: Are you sure?
[Yuuki]: Yes.
[Kazumi]: Then let me order.
Kazumi stands to queue on the line. It's not that long so Kazumi is able to order in a short span of time. "I will have 2 curry with softdrinks". Yuuki was thinking not about their work but Kazumi. She got concerned on why is he pale and can't breathe earlier. "Here's our food". Yuuki was spacing out so Kazumi poke her forehead and Yuuki snapped back to reality. "Sorry, i'm just thinking some things".
[Kazumi]: Let's eat now and go convince them.
[Yuuki]: Yeah.
After they eat, they immediately go back to Yamato's house. When they got there, they saw child watering the plants. They approached the child when suddenly Yuuki stumbled to the ground.
[Child]: Are you okay Miss?
[Yuuki]: I'm fine.
[Canna]: Hello, I am Canna.
When Yamato saw Canna interacting with them, he rushly go out and took Canna away from them. "Didn't i tell you to not go back here anymore?" Canna interferes with them.
[Canna]: Grandpa, We can't send them away like this. We should atleast let her...
[Yuuki]: It's Yuuki.
[Canna]: Let Yuuki take a shower.
[Yamato]: Canna.
Canna took Yuuki to their shower room to accompany Yuuki.
[Yuuki]: You don't need to wash my back, Canna.
[Canna]: It's fine. I'm sorry if my Grandpa is getting in your way.
[Yuuki]: Do you know that our purpose here was to retrieve you?
[Canna]: Yes.
[Yuuki]: Are you not afraid? To lost all your memories, to lose your personality?
[Canna]: I'm afraid.
[Yuuki]: Don't you want to stay with your Grandpa longer?
[Canna]: I do, i do want to stay. But, if we will go on like this then i will cause trouble to everyone. That will make my Grandpa sad. If Grandpa is sad, i am sad too. That's why i can't stay with him anymore.
Yamato felt guilty to himself as he heard that from Canna. He spoke to Kazumi to come in and have a seat. Yamato prepares a tea for four. After Yuuki took a shower, they discuss about Canna's retrieval. "Here is the file sir".
Retrieval File
Name: Canna
Gender: Female
Age:19yrs.old
Family: Yamato family
Address: Quarter 1, block 4 Yamato residence
Expiration: 2 days 8 hours
Signature:
[Yamato]: All i need is to sign it right?
[Kazumi]: Yes.
[Yamato]: Then i will. Please give us our remaining time to enjoy her remaining time.
[Kazumi]: Yes, we plan do let you anyway.
[Yamato]: Thank you.
Kazumi and Yuuki leaves with Yamato's sign on the file. While drivinf, Kazumi asked Yuuki why Canna's personality is childish. "She is programmed to become a child. It's not like she has no will on her own. But, she chose to become like that until this day". Kazumi didn't replied.
It was already dinner time when they arrived at their room. Yuuki immediately prepares for their dinner and Kazumi cleaned the whole room. After cleaning and eating, they both took a bath and go to sleep.
4:00am
*Ring*
*Ring*
*Ring*
"I forgot to shut it down". Yuuki is still sleeping so he prepares for his coffee and went out. He sat at the bench when he overheard Naegi and Misato talking.
[Naegi]: Is there still kidnapping of machina out there?
[Misato]: There are only few, but they are still active.
[Naegi]: Are there kidnapping happened recently?
[Misato]: There's nothing Naegi. Don't worry, we are secured.
"Machina's kidnapping?" Kazumi is worried about Canna. "Maybe i'm just overthinking some things". He went back to their room and clean.
End of chapter 12