Training ended at five in the evening. Ryuji, Haruko, and Kasumi all headed home. Life in the neighborhood had settled down for the evening. The setting sun added a warm glow to the atmosphere. Kasumi couldn't help but to feel a sense of belonging in this town. But yet, she knew she couldn't stay long. He might come back for her. The woman shuddered to herself at the thought of dragging these nice kids into her headache.
No! I can't let him do that!, she thought. I just can't! No!
"Something wrong?" someone asked her. Kasumi looked up to see Ryuji looking her right in the face. He looked at her with a serious look on his face.
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