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The swordsman slowly awoke on the ground and sat up slowly. He looked around a little confused, scanning every detail around him. His last memories were hazy, but he remembered perfectly the moment when he had found himself on the ground having protected one of his employees. After that, it was simply a complete blank. He didn't know how long his mind had been wandering around the park in Yokohama. He stood for a few moments contemplating the snow-covered landscape when a complaint from beside him made him turn his head to see where it was coming from. His gaze then fell on the man who sat down on the ground. He quickly met the man's deep gaze before being questioned:
- I suppose you are just as confused as I am Yukichi?
The latter answered with a simple nod before standing up and extending his hand to the doctor to help him up. The help was quickly accepted and he found himself standing.
- If you're wondering why I was also on the ground, the reason is simple. I was injured shortly after you.
- Very well... But it seems that the fight was over a while ago...
Indeed, the calm that surrounded them did not resemble at all the agitation of a fight. Only a few people were walking in the park without paying attention to the two leaders of the organisation who were there. The mobster spoke again:
- Let's walk around the city, we'll surely find someone from one of our organisations. That way we can find out what the current situation is... And then I would also like to check something.
- That's the best thing to do.
The two of them headed for the exit of the park in order to get back to the bustle of the city. They walked along the windows of the shops that reflected the image of the street. Neither of them spoke, they didn't need to. They simply walked side by side at the same pace enjoying the moment and savouring the company the other brought. They did not start talking again until they passed the agency.
- Mori, I'll come with you to see what you wanted to check, I'll go see the members of the agency later.
- Do as you wish Yukichi.
The boss of the agency then continued to follow him while worrying about the members of his organisation. He didn't know how the fight had ended or if they were all right. But he knew why it had gone wrong: the enemy had proved more cunning than he had expected. The enemy had taken a hostage when they were in the park. One of the many children who were playing, enjoying their summer holidays. The agency didn't move for a few seconds while their temporary ally, the mafia, continued the attack.
- They're fine, don't worry.
He snapped out of his thoughts and looked up. The former doctor had stopped and was looking at him tenderly.
- I beg your pardon?
- The members of the agency are fine, don't worry.
And there it was, once again he had been able to guess his thoughts. It wasn't very surprising considering the number of years that had passed since they had first met. A smile was then exchanged before they resumed their walk through the snowy streets. Again no words were exchanged between the two. They were simply walking towards their destination. They both had to check something. The closer they got to the place the more they reassured each other by exchanging glances. Once they reached their destination, the mobster looked around before speaking in a calm voice:
- Yukichi Fukuzawa, will you accompany me for eternity?
In response to this request, the swordsman then gently approached and placed a kiss on the doctor's thin lips, running his hands through the latter's black hair. At last, their first kiss, which they had both been waiting for so long. This moment belonged to them alone, they were alone in this world, their world. They exchanged a smile before kissing again and moving back slightly. This movement made them meet two stones on which they stumbled and ended up in the snow. They had seen perfectly well what was engraved on these stones but it did not matter anymore. Now they were together. They were united in death.