Ai hugged Zane back as he gathered her and the others in a group hug. It helped to calm her further and to gather her courage. She was going to do her best to help and not become Kira’s puppet again. Gratefully she took the doll from Zane, hugging it tightly, before giving him a light peck on the cheek as thanks. She blushed slightly, embarrassed and hoping that he wouldn’t be mad. “Thank you Zane and you don’t have to do that. I don’t wanna be a bother to Zane, Shiro or Chiko.” The older boy’s words comforted her, if she wasn’t alone then she could do this.

Even though she had lost her family long ago she had somewhat found a new one now that she lived life as a ghost. Instead of having only one older brother and an older sister she had two older brothers and an older sister. At least that is the way she felt towards the three that were with her right now. Ayumu looked up at Chiko. “Do you know where all the living are?”