Hakuren's eyes filled with a deep sadness as he continued. "Because of his unpredictable power, children his age were afraid to associate with him. They feared he would kill them accidentally."
Mikage and Akira exchanged a sympathetic glance. They could only imagine how lonely Kaito must have been.
Hakuren's voice dropped to a whisper. "All Kaito ever wanted was a friend, someone who would stand by him no matter the cost. But no one dared to get close."
Akira's heart went out to Kaito. He couldn't believe that someone as powerful and charismatic as Kaito had been so isolated and alone.
Mikage's eyes narrowed. "But you, Hakuren, you became his friend, his mentor. You saw something in him that no one else did."
Hakuren nodded, a small smile on his lips. "Yes, I saw his potential, his capacity for good. And I made it my mission to help him control his power, to teach him how to wield it for the greater good."
Akira's eyes sparkled with understanding. "And now, Kaito's searching for others like him, people who will stand by him no matter what."
Hakuren's gaze turned serious. "Yes, and that's where you two come in. You've seen Kaito's power, his determination. Will you stand by him, even when the going gets tough?"
Mikage and Akira exchanged a glance, and without needing to say a word, they knew their answer. They would stand by Kaito, no matter what lay ahead.
Kaito's eyes sparkled with excitement as he returned to the hospital room, a bag of snacks in hand. "Hey, guys! I brought your favorite treats!"
Akira and Mikage exchanged a weak smile, still recovering from their ordeal. As they ate, Kaito began to explain his discovery.
"I've been researching, and I think I understand what happened with the snake. It connected to Akira's soul, and I believe it's a sign of Akira's true magic."
Mikage's eyes widened. "What do you mean?"
Kaito leaned in, his voice filled with enthusiasm. "I read about Malakar, a powerful mage from ancient times. He possessed a unique magic, one that allowed him to tap into the souls of others."
Akira's eyes sparkled with curiosity. "And you think I have that magic?"
Kaito nodded. "I do. And if I'm right, it could be the key to unlocking your true potential."
Hakuren, who had been quietly observing the conversation, spoke up. "Kaito, are you sure about this? We don't know the full extent of Akira's powers."
Kaito grinned. "That's exactly why we need to explore this further. Akira, are you ready to discover the truth about your magic?"
Akira nodded, a determined look on his face. "Let's do it."
And with that, Kaito, Akira, Mikage, and Hakuren embarked on a new journey, one that would uncover the secrets of Akira's magic and lead them down a path of discovery and danger.