[Night — Izumi's Room]
Darkness.
Cold.
Silent.
Izumi stood there again.
"…No…"
The same place.
The same smell.
Blood.
Bodies.
Everywhere.
His legs refused to move.
"…Not again…"
He saw them.
His parents.
Still.
Lifeless.
"…Stop…"
Then—
Her.
Videl.
Standing.
For a moment—
Alive.
"…Izumi…"
Her voice was soft.
"…You came too late."
His eyes widened.
"…No—"
Before he could reach her—
Darkness pierced through her.
She fell.
"…NO—!"
[Morning]
Izumi shot up.
"…Hah…!"
Sweat.
Cold.
"…Again…"
His breathing slowed gradually.
"…It's getting clearer…"
That was the scary part.
Each time—
It felt more real.
"…This isn't just a dream…"
He clenched his fist.
"…It's a warning."
[Breakfast — Home]
"Eat properly."
"…I am."
"You're staring at the food."
"…I'm thinking."
"Think after eating."
"…Yes, mom."
He forced himself to eat.
But his mind—
Was somewhere else.
"…Four days…"
He whispered.
"…Something will happen."
[Goutham's House — Morning]
Izumi opened the door casually.
"Oi, I'm—"
He stopped.
"…What?"
Goutham sat on the floor.
Crying.
Loudly.
"…Why is he crying like someone died?" Izumi whispered.
Mr. Kaseki sighed.
"…Worse."
"…Worse?"
Goutham suddenly looked up.
"…IZUMI—!"
He rushed forward.
"—?!"
And hugged him tightly.
"…She's gone…!"
"…WHO?!"
"…SELENA!"
Silence.
"…Who's Selena?" Izumi asked.
Mr. Kaseki replied calmly,
"…His crush."
"…Oh."
Goutham sobbed harder.
"…She got a boyfriend…!"
Pause.
Izumi looked at Mr. Kaseki.
Mr. Kaseki looked at Izumi.
Both of them—
Trying.
Really trying.
"…Don't laugh…" Goutham muttered.
"…We're not—"
"PFFT—"
"…HAHAHAHA—!"
"…YOU'RE LAUGHING!"
"…I'M SORRY—!"
Mr. Kaseki turned away.
"…This is tragic… truly tragic…"
"…YOU'RE SMILING!"
"…I'M NOT—!"
"…YOU ARE!"
Izumi wiped his eyes.
"…I'm sorry bro but… you're crying like the world ended…"
"…IT DID!"
"…She just got a boyfriend!"
"…EXACTLY!"
Mr. Kaseki patted his shoulder.
"…You'll find someone else."
"…I DON'T WANT SOMEONE ELSE!"
"…That's what everyone says."
"…STOP GIVING LIFE ADVICE!"
The room filled with chaos.
After a while—
Goutham calmed down slightly.
"…Fine."
"…I'm okay."
"…You're not," Izumi said.
"…I said I am."
"…He's in denial," Mr. Kaseki added.
"…I WILL STAB YOU WITH THESE DAGGERS!"
"…See? Not okay."
[Back to Serious Tone]
"…Anyway," Mr. Kaseki said, "why did you come?"
Izumi's expression changed.
"…That vision…"
Silence.
"…It came again."
Goutham wiped his face.
"…Same one?"
"…Yeah."
"…Everyone dead?"
"…Yeah."
"…Videl too?"
Izumi didn't reply.
That was enough.
The room went quiet.
"…Alright," Mr. Kaseki said.
"…Let's think."
They sat down.
"…If it's a vision," Goutham began, "…then it's not random."
"…It's a future possibility," Izumi added.
"…So where would everyone gather?" Mr. Kaseki asked.
Silence.
"…Somewhere important…"
"…An event…"
"…A gathering…"
Izumi froze.
"…Wait…"
Both looked at him.
"…Videl's birthday."
Silence.
"…When?" Goutham asked.
"…Four days."
A pause.
"…That's it," Mr. Kaseki said.
"…Everyone will be there."
"…Friends."
"…Family."
"…Everyone."
Izumi's heartbeat slowed.
"…That's where it happens…"
Goutham leaned back.
"…Great."
"…So we just prevent it."
"…Yeah."
"…Easy."
"…Not really."
Mr. Kaseki stood up.
"…Listen carefully."
His tone changed.
Serious.
"…From now on, you stay cautious."
"…And you—" he pointed at Izumi,
"…don't forget your weapon."
Izumi nodded.
"…I won't."
[Evening — Walking Alone]
Izumi walked slowly.
"…Videl…"
He pulled out his phone.
"…I should check on her."
He called.
"…Hello?"
"…Hey."
Her voice.
Soft.
"…Where are you?" he asked.
"…At Karl's house."
"…Karl?"
"…A junior. You remember?"
"…Ah… yeah."
"…He really likes you, by the way."
"…That's… concerning."
She laughed softly.
"…Come if you want."
"…I will."
[Karl's House]
Izumi arrived with his younger brother.
"…This is the place?"
"…Yeah."
They entered.
Karl rushed in.
"…IZUMI!"
"…Why are you so excited?"
"…YOU CAME!"
"…I regret this already."
Inside—
Videl sat on a chair.
Bored.
"…You look like you've been kidnapped," Izumi said.
"…Save me," she replied instantly.
"…Say less."
He leaned closer.
"…Wanna go out?"
"…Yes."
No hesitation.
"…Wow."
"…I was waiting for that."
Karl returned.
"…Where are you going?"
"…Outside."
"…Can I come?"
"…No."
"…Why?!"
"…Because you'll ruin the vibe."
"…WHAT VIBE?!"
They escaped.
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[Park — Evening]
The sky had turned a soft shade of orange.
The sun slowly dipping below the horizon.
A calm breeze passed through the park.
"…Feels different today," Videl said softly.
"…Different how?" Izumi asked.
"…Peaceful."
He looked around.
Kids playing.
People walking.
Couples sitting quietly.
"…Yeah…"
A small pause.
"…It does."
They walked side by side.
Not too close.
Not too far.
"…You know," Videl said, "you've changed."
Izumi raised an eyebrow.
"…In a good way?"
"…Mostly."
"…That doesn't sound reassuring."
She smiled faintly.
"…You used to hesitate a lot."
"…And now?"
"…Now you punch people without hesitation."
"…That sounds worse."
"…It kind of is."
They both laughed.
A brief silence followed.
But it wasn't awkward.
It was… comfortable.
They reached a small stall.
"…Ice cream?" Izumi asked.
"…Obviously."
"…What flavor?"
"…You choose."
"…That's risky."
"…I trust you."
"…You really shouldn't."
A few minutes later—
"…Why is it chocolate?" Videl asked.
"…Because it's superior."
"…Vanilla is better."
"…Wrong."
"…Very wrong."
"…We're breaking up already?"
She paused.
Then looked at him.
"…We just started."
Izumi froze for a second.
"…Right."
They both laughed again.
[Walking Deeper into the Park]
They sat on a bench.
The sky darker now.
Lights slowly turning on.
"…You remember this place?"
Izumi asked.
"…We've been here before?"
"…Two years ago."
She blinked.
"…Oh…"
"…That day."
"…Yeah."
The memory hung between them.
"…You were so nervous," she said.
"…I still am."
"…Really?"
"…Yeah."
"…Why?"
Izumi looked ahead.
"…Because I don't want to mess this up."
Silence.
Videl looked at him.
"…You won't."
A pause.
"…You already waited two years."
"…That's true."
"…So don't rush now."
Izumi nodded slightly.
"…I won't."
A soft breeze passed.
For a moment—
Everything felt perfect.
[Sudden Shift — Izumi's Thoughts]
"…This feels too normal…"
His smile faded slightly.
"…Too peaceful…"
A flash.
Blood.
Screams.
"…No…"
He blinked.
The vision disappeared.
"…Not now…"
"…Izumi?"
He looked at her.
"…Yeah?"
"…You zoned out."
"…Just thinking."
"…About?"
A pause.
"…The future."
She tilted her head.
"…That serious?"
"…Maybe."
She smiled gently.
"…Then don't think too much today."
"…Why?"
"…Because today is ours."
Izumi froze slightly.
"…Ours…"
He smiled again.
"…Yeah."
[Food Stall — Night]
"…You're eating again?" Videl asked.
"…I'm hungry."
"…You just ate ice cream."
"…That doesn't count."
"…It does."
"…It doesn't."
"…It does."
"…You're annoying."
"…And you love it."
"…Maybe."
"…That's enough."
They shared food.
Argued.
Laughed.
At one point—
"…Hey," Videl said.
"…Yeah?"
"…Thank you."
"…For what?"
"…For staying."
A pause.
"…You always do."
Izumi didn't reply immediately.
"…I always will."
His voice—
Soft.
But certain.
[Walking Back — Night]
The streets were quieter now.
Streetlights glowing softly.
Their steps slow.
"…I don't want this day to end," Videl said.
"…It doesn't have to."
"…It does."
"…Yeah…"
Reality creeping back.
"…But we still have time," Izumi added.
She smiled.
"…Then let's walk slower."
"…Deal."
They walked.
Slower.
Like trying to stretch time itself.
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[Outside Karl's House]
They stopped.
"…We're here," Videl said.
"…Yeah."
A small silence.
"…So…"
"…So…"
They both laughed awkwardly.
"…This is harder than fighting people," Izumi muttered.
"…Definitely."
A pause.
"…Goodnight, Izumi."
"…Goodnight."
She turned—
Then stopped.
"…Wait."
He looked at her.
She stepped closer.
And gently held his hand.
"…Don't disappear again."
His eyes widened slightly.
"…I won't."
"…Promise?"
"…Promise."
She smiled.
And went inside.
Izumi stood there for a moment.
"...I think I'm forgetting something.."
[Inside Karl's house]
Videl walked inside Karl's house.
Then suddenly from behind__
" Videl sis, have you seen my brother?"
Videl got scared for a moment. It was Izumi's younger brother.
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[Final Scene — Evil Organization]
Darkness.
A massive underground chamber.
Energy swirling violently.
Dozens—
No—
Hundreds of spirits trapped.
Screaming.
"…Faster," a voice commanded.
Figures moved quickly.
Sealing.
Binding.
Collecting.
"…The numbers are sufficient."
"…Not yet."
The mastermind stepped forward.
Holding Izumi's photo.
"…This one…"
"…Will be the key."
A pause.
"…The reincarnation…"
A faint smile.
"…Let's see how long your happiness lasts."
He raised his hand.
The spirits reacted violently.
"…Prepare everything."
"…In four days…"
A chilling silence.
"…We begin."
Darkness consumed the room.