Together Again

Staring at Bizen, Hamlyn slowly raised his hands for a handshake.

“You have no idea what you’ve done for me,” Hamlyn said, “I don't have the words to thank you… but just remember that you’ve earned yourself someone who is willing to give his life to help you in anything.”

Looking at Hamlyn with a serious face, Bizen clasped his hand with a firm grip.

“Just being your friend is enough for me,” Bizen replied, a faint smile tugging at his lips.

Hamlyn returned the smile and gave him a small nod. Both, now smiling at each other……

Back at the campsite, the atmosphere was tense. Everyone stood outside their camps, gathered under the covers set by Todoka’s team to shield camps from the rain.

Todoka and Narumi sensei were determined yet tensed, guiding and sending more of their team to the forest to search for Sheryl.