Dust was transported to the infirmary, where he could get the care he needed. The nurse was a little worried about his condition, being more serious than it should be. Despite everything, she treated him without paying too much attention.
Dust woke up about 20 minutes later, the nurse was no longer there, and he took the opportunity to go out. He wandered through the corridors, visibly empty. Most of the students and other people were in the stands to watch the fighting continue.Dust ends up meeting Andréas, her friend, she was getting a drink from a vending machine. Seeing Dust, Andreas rushed towards him, she was worried when he collapsed to the ground and wondered if he was okay.
" Are you doing well ?!
— Uh. . . Yes, I'm fine don't worry, just a few scratches
— But you fainted!
— I'm doing well. . . "
Dust gave her a soft smile to try to convince her, but it was clear that she remained worried, despite everything, she said nothing.They continued talking for a while, Andreas could however sense some sort of external embarrassment in Dust, but she didn't know where it came from.
After about ten minutes, Andréas went to the stands to watch what happened next. Dust was left alone, but he didn't mind.He sent a short message to Hiro, asking if it was possible for him to come, he didn't want to disturb him while he was watching the fights, but it was important to him.
Hiro was surprised when he received the message, he calmly told Hawks that he was coming back and that he had to do something. He walked down the halls, searching through them for Dust. He was starting to worry, was everything okay with him?He finally reached Dust, who was sitting against a wall in a hallway. He was looking at his phone, tiredly. Hiro gently sat down next to him and spoke in a soft and affectionate voice:
" Are you OK. . .?
— I don't know. .
— Do you want to talk about it? Hiro's gaze became a little more worried and serious.
— It's Ego..."
Hiro frowned, his worry had increased a lot more, having this information. It was a bad sign.
"Is he more there ?" Dust nodded yes.I see. . . It's not good at all. . .
— You'll have time- Dust was cut off directly.
— No. . . No, I have no time at all, I'm sorry, you know very well that my job takes up a lot of time.
— But. . . Even Hawks tells you to take time off!
— I know, but I can't afford it, okay? Please understand it right. . .
— All right. . . "
Dust looked at the ground, frowning a little. Hiro's words clearly frustrated him, and you could see it on his face. Hiro sighed, he clearly didn't like neglecting Dust like this, but he knew Viktor could take care of him without worry.After a moment, where only silence could be heard, like an endless scream, Hiro spoke, a sincere and warm smile on his face:
" I love you Dust. . . "
However, he did not respond. He stood up abruptly before leaving, he had clearly been hurt.
Seeing him leave like this, Hiro left as well and came back to sit next to Hawks to watch the last fights.
Dust sat similarly in the stands, the one where his entire class was.Some students were surprised to see him like this, but they didn't say anything about it. Dust didn't even look at the fighting that was happening, he stared at his phone. On his screen was displayed a past conversation with Viktor. Dust asked him for help regarding this certain "Ego" and also against certain desires which go in the opposite direction of the role of hero.
Dust closed his eyes for a moment, trying to escape this reality and enjoy the warmth of the sun against his skin, forgetting the people around him.
He said something in his head that resonated for a moment: "I won't be able to close my eyes this time."
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Chinmoku's Tragedy (VOLUME 1) English adaptation
Fanfiction" You'll make it Dust, I believe in you. " These were the last words he spoke before he died some time later. Those were too many words, he was at the edge of the cliff and he fell. The fall was faster than expected, no turning back was possible fro...
