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It was finally over. They separated the Void's seed from Aichi and split it into small fragments that would spread even further until it will no longer have any power left. They freed Aichi from his fate of an eternal sleep.

Kai needed to have a moment with Aichi so he asked him to a fight. Aichi noticed the look in his eyes and nodded while the others went home shaking their heads on how the two should rest after the whole ordeal.

But one person stayed behind and followed the duo as they approached the outdoors' stadium. Miwa sat on the top chairs, knowing that this fight would seal his future (he noticed the irony here).

Aichi and Kai were smiling at each other as they prepared themselves and leaned closer to hold their starting vanguards.

"Are you ready?"

"Anytime."

"Stand up—"

"The"

"—Vanguard!" They flipped the cards and Kai's posture relaxed when he saw that Aichi rode Wingal. He had returned to the Royal Paladin's clan.

"You thought I would play something else?" A sad glint flashed in the blue eyes.

"No. Blaster Blade is your avatar, after all."

"Kai…" The brunet saw the blue gaze soften. The younger teen held his cards close to his chest. "Thank you so much."

"I should be the one thanking you."

"Eh?"

"Ride the Vanguard, Embodiment of armor, Bahr." Kai didn't elaborate and Aichi smiled at that. Typical Kai, has to make everyone think that he is so cold when in fact he is as caring and kind as anyone else.

They played for a while until they were both at five damage each. Kai held one card while Aichi held four. The former knew then that he would lose, but for once he didn't mind. If it was to Aichi, that is. The fact that they could play this freely had made him so happy he didn't care about the winner.

"Kai." He refocused his attention on the smiling blunet. "I'm finishing it."

He smirked. Aichi had grown stronger again and this time he was proud of this fact. "Go ahead."

"Will do. I attack Dragonic Overlord the Great," He rested Alfred's and Blaster Blade's cards. "Legion attack!"

"No guard!"

"Trigger check," Aichi turned a card. "No trigger. Second check, critical trigger! I give all the effects to my legion. Holy sword thrust!"

One card flew from Kai's deck to his damage zone, sealing the fight. Aichi beamed at him. "Thank you so much for this fight."

Kai closed his eyes as he smiled warmly. "I'm glad… Aichi?"

"Yes?"

"Ever since I remembered you, I wanted to say something to you. Would you care for a walk?" The brunet waited for the rejection, but Aichi nodded.

"No problem." Kai sighed in relief internally. Aichi shyly took his hand and they walked down from the stadium and toward the park.

Miwa stayed in his chair, watching them walk away, knowing that he had lost his chance. Kai would never be his in that sense. The blond knew it was his fault for not confessing but he still felt a tinge of resentment in his heart.

But the minute he saw the two stop as Aichi had to rub his eyes but then smiled brightly at the worried brunet, he felt his resentment melt away as he marveled at the openness he could never make Kai have. Aichi deserves this – he was the one to bring Kai back from his darker times. Aichi risked his life to save Kai – something that no matter how much Miwa said that he wouldn't leave Kai, he couldn't do. Aichi proved that he was much more worthy of Kai than Miwa.

At least they can still be best friends, Miwa chuckled at the blushes the two had as he rose from his seat and walked the opposite direction. Maybe Kai will tell him about his love troubles and he'll be able to tease him. He would enjoy it so much.

"What is it?" Kai asked as they stopped because Aichi started rubbing his eyes with soft sniffles. The blunet took a deep breath and smiled at him, eyes a bit red.

"I'm okay. I… am just overwhelmed by everything." Kai knew what he meant and wrapped his arms around the smaller shoulders, a soft blush on his face. Aichi's body tensed for a moment before it relaxed and melted into him as they continued their pace.

They finally sat on the familiar bench and Aichi sighed in bliss, making Kai smile. Only Aichi is able to make him smile so much.

"What did you want to tell me?" Bright blue eyes gazed into his and he felt his face heat up even more than before.

"Kai?" Aichi tilted his head to the side. That little… he should have figured out how hot under the collar those pure smiles made him and yet…

He took a deep breath, feeling his hands tremble nervously. Get a hold of yourself, Kai Toshiki, what happened to your usual calm attitude?

"I… you can call me Toshiki… if you want."

"R-really?" Aichi's face lit up in such joy that Kai wondered why he didn't do this before. He nodded and cleared his throat, calmer now that he got Aichi's approval.

"I also… for a while felt like I depended on you to feel… whole and happy. When I… forget I felt as if I had this deep hole inside of me…"

"Kai…"

"Toshiki."

"Oh right!" Aichi blushed. "S-sorry for interrupting."

"It's okay." The brunet took his small hands in his, face stoic even though his cheeks were flushed red. "All I wanted to say is… that I…" He tried to force the words out but in the end couldn't so he settled for different words. "I care for you. More than a friend…"

"I saw it at the fight." Aichi smiled as if he couldn't believe it was real. "I had felt the same way for a long time… but I never thought that I even had a chance."

"Why?" Oh, he knew why. Stupid mouth.

"Because… I'm weak and shy. I don't deserve a great person like you—" Aichi choked on his spit when Kai grabbed his shoulders. "Ka- uh, T-Toshiki?"

"You're the last person who should say that, so don't you dare think that." It was my entire fault that thought like that. I was to push you away because all I cared was getting stronger. I failed you and then tried to teach you about the value of true strength? I was such a hypocrite, especially when I gave in to Reverse. And you suffered for my mistakes.

Soft hands cupped his cheeks and he looked down into sad but determined blue eyes. "Stop blaming yourself. Everyone makes mistakes. Besides, you more than made up for your mistakes. I'm still not strong, but I think I can make it with you. So no more self-hating on me, okay?"

Kai nodded reluctantly and Aichi nodded back, smiling brightly. They rested against the bench, hands intertwined.

The sun was setting and painted everything in crimson red. Red glanced at his mate and smiled when he thought of something.

"Mate has two meanings…"

"Really?"

He nodded, cheeks flushed. "One means friend, comrade. But the other means soul-mate, a destined one." Aichi realized his implication and turned beet red when noticed the smirk.

"T-Toshiki?"

"You're my mate, Aichi," Kai kissed the blunet's hand. "And I'm never letting you go."