"Can you see the crack in the sky?"
The crack in the sky was strange, as if it were merely an illusion. Other than him, among the people he knew, no one else could see the crack in the sky.
This included ghosts, youkai, and onmyoji.
And could this Arima Kousei truly see it?
This was still the first time.
"Was it originally called the Crack in the Sky? That's a very fitting name." Kousei shook his head. "I don't know why I can see it, but I have a feeling."
"It feels like it's calling me, telling me to come home. I want to answer, I really want to go back, but that's not my home. This feeling is so strange."
Haruto was slightly surprised. "Calling?"
The night wind was a bit cold and blew gently.
He closed his eyes.
Calling.
This immediately reminded him of the most troublesome Demon Summoning incident.
If this was truly what he thought it was, then this time he would be able to fully resolve the demon summoning incident!
At the same time, one thing could also be reconfirmed.
The demon summoning was aimed at humans caught in oddities.
The Nakano family, the Nishimiya family, Arima Kousei in front of him, and that older sister.
Did they want these people back?
But this was just speculation.
What facts needed confirmation?
Haruto's eyes fell on Kousei, and he suddenly recalled a phrase — the rope breaks at the smallest point, and misfortune only seeks those who suffer.
Fate is cruel.
Fortunately, Kousei met him again at the amusement park.
Kousei gradually lost consciousness, his eyes becoming empty. He stared blankly at the crack in the sky and muttered, "I want to go back, no, I have to go back."
*CLICK*
Haruto lightly snapped his fingers.
Hearing the sharp sound, Kousei suddenly snapped back to reality and stared blankly, "What just happened to me?"
Haruto turned away. "What is your wish?"
"My wish..." Kousei murmured, suddenly recalling something, and became anxious. "It's Kaori. Miyazono Kaori, she's still alive, right?"
Recalling the sad eyes of the blonde woman, Haruto said, "Yeah, she's still alive."
"That's great." Kousei seemed relieved. Suddenly, he remembered something and quickly bowed deeply. "Thank you!"
"You want to meet her? I can allow you to."
"No need!"
However, to Haruto's surprise, Kousei refused.
Seeing his expression, Kousei smiled, showing a look of relief.
He suddenly asked, "Have you ever liked someone?"
Liked?
Haruto thought of Mafuyu, who had quietly kept him company.
The beautiful teacher who seemed dignified and untouchable on the outside, but clumsy and cute in daily life.
"I see." Kousei understood in his heart, smiled faintly, and said, "I think you can understand what I'm thinking, right?"
"Now, Kaori is still alive and well, right? If I appear again, maybe I'll just bring her pain and sadness."
Kousei wanted Kaori to live happily, not suffer pain and sadness because of his appearance.
Such nobility, so captivating.
But Haruto couldn't understand this approach.
He and Kousei were very different kinds of people!
Kousei looked at Haruto and bowed. "I once promised to play with Kaori one last time, but I broke my promise, so I want to ask you to help me."
"..."
Haruto didn't refuse.
This was Kousei's choice, and all he could do was respect it.
After dealing with Kousei, Haruto looked up at the crack in the sky. His eyes were somewhat cold.
After a bath, he chatted with a few girls while listening to the sound of the TV.
Haruto turned off the TV, looked at Nanako, who had fallen asleep, and said, speechless, "Nanako, go back to your bedroom and sleep."
"Oh, goodnight, Nii-san."
Nanako yawned, rubbed her sleepy eyes, then put on her slippers and walked to her bedroom.
Haruto looked at Sora. "You should sleep too."
"I know."
Sora glanced at Haruto and replied softly. Strangely, there was no awkwardness, and she obediently returned to room.
Haruto didn't think too much of it.
Returning to his bedroom, he prepared to sleep.
Half an hour later.
Haruto suddenly opened his eyes upon hearing the sound of a door opening.
It wasn't the sound of the next door opening, but the sound of his own door being opened!
Who could it be?
Through the sound of breathing, Haruto quickly assessed the identity of the visitor.
Who else could it be but Sora?
She was staying up late and actually launched a night raid?
Haruto closed his eyes again and pretended to be asleep. After all, he knew nothing.
The footsteps stopped beside the bed, and soon after, a very pleasant scent filled the air.
"Haruto?"
Sora leaned over, her eyes fixed on Haruto's face, and she called out softly.
After seeing that he didn't respond, Sora quietly felt relieved but was a little disappointed.
Just when Haruto's mind was racing, a cold breeze suddenly hit him, but Sora quickly lifted the blanket and slipped in.
The whole process was so fast that Haruto didn't even have time to react.
Sora propped herself up, staring at the "sleeping" Haruto without blinking, then softly called again, "Haruto, are you asleep?"
"..."
"It seems you really are asleep. I just watched a horror movie, so I'm really scared. I don't dare sleep alone. Turning on the light would disturb Nanako, so you must agree, right?"
"If you don't say anything, I'll take it as your consent."