- A man's silhouette stands holding a sword, while the ground, houses, and trees around him have been shattered, and are burning in flames -

  - The sun has set and the moon has risen, clouds are blocking the moon's light, only the burning things around the man illuminate the place -

  - A woman's silhouette standing in front of him holding a sword that reflects the light of flames -

  Unknown person: "Runa, sorry! I know this is cruel, but you have to do it for the sake of the world."

  - A charming smile brightens his face -

  Unknown person: "So, this is how it ends!"

  - Somewhere, a hospital is covered with trees and birds are sitting on branches of the trees, the gentle wind rustles the leaves -

  - Inside the hospital room, a woman is sleeping in a chair holding a man's hand who is unconscious -

  - The man has been in a coma for 10 years -

  - But today the impossible has happened and he wakes up -

  - The man's eyelashes move as he slowly tries to open them -

  Man: "Who—Who am I... and where am I?"

  - As the woman hears the man's voice she wakes up, and stares at the man -

  - Her face softens and eyes fill with tears -

  Woman: "My years of prayers have finally been answered. You finally opened your eyes."

  Woman: "I've been waiting for you to wake up for so long."

  - As the man hears the woman's voice, he turns his head toward the voice -

  - Confusion puzzles his face -

  Man: "Do you know me? Who are you?"

  - After hearing the man's questions, a deep sorrow narrows her eyes -

  Woman: (In her mind: "I know you better than anyone else in this world, but it seems like you've forgotten not only me, but also your identity and past.") "I don't know much about you, but your name is Ryusui, and I'm here as your caretaker."

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  - The woman takes Ryusui from the hospital to her home -

  - Her home is on the north side of a mountain named "Ishiba Mountain" -

  - In front of the house there is a medium size flat ground and trees are around it and the house -

  Woman: "Please come in. This is my house."

  Ryusui: "Are you sure about that?"

  Woman: "Yeah, there is nothing to worry about."

  Ryusui: "Sorry for giving you so much trouble."

  Woman: "No, no — it's my duty to take care of you."

  - They enter the house -

  Ryusui: "Hey, can I ask you something?"

  Woman: "Yeah, what do you want to know?"

  Ryusui: "What really happened to me, why are you taking care of me, and what's your name?"

  Woman: (In her mind: "To protect you from your hellish past, I can't tell you the truth.") "You were in a coma for 10 years. During that period, I was assigned as your caretaker. I'll take care of you until you fully recover, and my name is Retsu."

  - Suddenly Ryusui starts having a headache -

  - He screams and grabs his head with both hands -

  Ryusui: "Ahhhhh my head hurts. My head is going to explode. Ahhhhh."

  - As Retsu sees Ryusui screaming, concern tightens her face -

  Retsu: "Hey, hey! What happened!? Are you okay!?"

  Ryusui: "My head is hurting a lot! Ahhhhh!"

  Retsu: "Just bear it for a minute. I'll bring some medicine."

  - Retsu rushes to her room to take some medicine -

  - A few minutes later she brings the medicine with a glass of water -

  Retsu: "Please take the medicine and take a proper rest. Your health is in a delicate condition because of the coma. Please don't try to overdo anything."

  Ryusui: "Thanks for the medicine. I think I need some sleep."

  Retsu: "Please go ahead and get some sleep. We can

  have a conversation again after you wake up."

  - After 6 hours -

  - Ryusui wakes up and finds Retsu sleeping in the chair next to the bed -

  - Seeing Retsu sleeping beside the bed, Ryusui's face, and voice softens -

  Ryusui: "Hey, are you sleeping?"

  Retsu: "Oh, sorry! I fell asleep. Do you need anything?"

  Ryusui: "I don't want anything. I just wanna thank you for these 10 years. It must have been tough for you. I deeply apologize for causing you so much trouble."

  Retsu: "No, it is my responsibility to take care of you because you are my..."

  - Retsu panics and cuts off her sentence -

  Ryusui: "Hey, what did you wanna say?"

  Retsu: "It's nothing that important. Please don't worry about it. Anyway, you might be hungry."

  - Ryusui tries to hide his hunger -

  Ryusui: "I am not hungry. "

  - Ryusui holds his stomach -

  - A charming smile brightens Retsu's face -

  Retsu: "You don't have to lie when you are hungry."

  - Retsu makes something to eat, and brings the food for Ryusui -

  Retsu: "Please eat this. Your body needs strength, and you still need to take some medicine."

  Ryusui: "I'm sorry for causing you trouble. Thank you for the meal."

  - Ryusui starts eating -

  - Retsu with a soft smile on her face stares at Ryusui -

  Retsu: (In her mind: "You haven't changed a bit.")

  - Ryusui with a piece of chicken in his mouth -

  Ryusui: Chomp chomp! "Doh you kaow shomtming ahmbout mhy phastt?" Chomp chomp! Mmf—gulp!

  Retsu: (With a smile on her face) "You should finish your food first."

  - Ryusui eats the chicken -

  Ryusui: "Do you know something about my past?"

  Retsu: "No—no! I don't know about your past. I was assigned as your caretaker when you were in the coma."

  - Again with a chicken in his mouth -

  Ryusui: "Chomp chomp! Thhanks for protectng me fhor these yehas ahndd from naw on I whill protect yhuu wiwihh evvvryhthing I hgve. Mmf—gulp!"

  - Retsu starts smiling -

  Retsu: "Haha! What are you trying to say? You should finish your meal first."

  Ryusui: "Chomp chomp! Shorry shyrry."

  - Ryusui finishes his meal -

  Ryusui: "Thank you for protecting me for these 10 years. From now on, I'll protect you with everything I have."

  Retsu : (Blushing)

  Ryusui: "First of all, I need to find some work."

  Retsu : "No, first you need to rest well. You haven't been able to move your body for 10 years due to the coma, so your body is now in a fragile state. You need to take a proper rest at least for a month."

  Ryusui: "You're right, I need to build up my body slowly. If I try working now, I might cause you even more trouble."

  Retsu : "It seems you understand what I told you."

  - After one week -

  - Morning -

  - Ryusui swings his axe to cut a tree -

  - There are five trees lying on the ground around him -

  - Retsu is on her way to Ryusui's room -

  - She enters the room, but can't find Ryusui, she gets worried and starts looking for him -

  Retsu: "Ryusui, Ryusui! Where are you, Ryusui!"

  - After a while, she hears the sound of a tree falling outside -

  - She looks outside and sees Ryusui is cutting down a tree -

  - She rushes outside -

  - Concern flashes across her face -

  Retsu: "Hey, what are you doing? It's only been a week."

  - Ryusui looks at Retsu and gives a big smile -

  Ryusui: "Hey, Retsu, look! I’m fully fit. Hahaha!"

  Retsu : (In her mind: "As always, you have a strong physical body with strong regenerative powers."

  [ The 10-year wait is over, as the spark of a new life is ignited ]