The sun dipped lower in the sky as laughter faded and footsteps echoed back toward the classroom.
But Kaiser Klein stood alone in the middle of the court, eyes locked on his open palm.
When was the last time I felt like this?
Alive?
His fingers curled slightly—confused by the warmth in his chest, the weightless moment he shared with Shinoa.
Then—
"Stop daydreaming, idiot."
A voice. Feminine. Sharp. Familiar.
Kaiser's eyes narrowed as he snapped his head around.
No one was there.
But instinct never lied.
"Come out," he said coldly. "I know you're there."
A shimmer in the air. Then footsteps.
And finally—her.
Out stepped a girl with flowing blonde hair, shimmering like sunlight, and striking purple eyes that held a bold, dangerous glint. Her presence was radiant, commanding—like someone born to be unforgettable.
"Did you seriously forget about me?" she said, crossing her arms with a smirk.
"I'm your childhood friend… Rukia Delim."
Kaiser's breath caught.
Rukia…? Here?
He hadn't seen her in years. Not since—
Before he could speak, she dashed forward.
Wrapped her arms around him.
And—without hesitation—kissed him.
Soft. Sudden. Shockingly real.
Time froze.
His eyes widened—not in embarrassment, but in disbelief.
When she finally pulled back, her smile was smug. "Miss me?"
Kaiser stood speechless, heart pounding, mind racing.
Behind that kiss… were years of stories left untold.
And now, his past was no longer behind him.
It had returned.