What was he talking about? He still had Hotsuma, even being brought to some strange place had not changed that. They were here, together, Shusei was the only one Hotsuma counted on to always be there.

Why would he think that Hotsuma did not need him. "I still need you, so there's no reason for you to want to die! How many times do I have to say it, you're my one and only partner, I don't need any one else..."

His throat felt tight, of every one he knew, Shusei wanting to die hurt the most. His voice sounded so tired, his eyes looked just as tired and it set a fear into Hotsuma's veins that pounded through them.