Gotta move on - part 2
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Instantly, Upon hearing that, Alex's eyes widened, and he was taken aback, so the pride he had as a member of the Wind Faction's group increased even more.
Then Alex asked. "But, because of me, this all happened, i- I have let all of you down."
"Hmm, you're feeling guilty again... You even feel that you have let us down, Even though we all don't feel disappointed in you at all, so don't burden yourself with guilt over and over again. It's time for you to get up and move on. We need to proceed our journey of life."
Then Alex nodded his head smiling at Ryuji, and Ryuji continued his word.
"From the start, no one said that this fight would be easy, and no one said that our lives would be safe. All we have to do is fight for what is right, and keep trying to become stronger." Ryuji's words were able to motivate Alex to get up.
"Okay, I'll try." said Alex.
"Good... You're still young, you haven't been let down by as many people as I have, and you haven't lost as many people as I have... So prepare yourself to continue to strengthen your physical and mental Self." Ryuji said.
And those words were able to make Alex realize that it is permissible to cry and lament over fate, but there is no point in feeling sad for too long, because what is more important is to atone for our guilt by becoming stronger and becoming a better person.
Long story short, switch to another place, or rather at Ren and Ara's Restaurant. Currently Ara is seen doing cleaning activities such as sweeping, washing dirty dishes, wiping tables and chairs, arranging kitchen utensils, and so on.
Then at noon, Ara was at the back of the restaurant to take out the trash, it seemed after she came home from Dr. Otto's Clinic, she immediately cleaned the restaurant belonging to her late brother, because it had become her daily routine according to orders from her late brother, and even though Ara could go home and lament all day, but she didn't do that because her tears had run out, after a night of crying in a quiet room, so that his other friends would not see. And now Ara prefers to keep herself busy by cleaning the restaurant.
Then after Ara put the trash bag into the bin, she was suddenly startled by a voice calling her from a distance.
"ARA!" said the voice.
So after Ara turned her head, then while feeling nervous she said.
"A- Alex."
Apparently the people who came to her were Alex and Ryuji. Their meeting there was awkward at first, because Alex and Ara didn't seem to know how to express themselves. But a few moments later, Ara started to walk closer to Alex, and she slowly hugged Alex's body, so that the two of them finally embraced each other, while Ryuji could only stare at it.
Then without realizing it, Ara began to cry in Alex's arms, therefore Alex also cried with Ara. The two of them vented their emotions and sadness at that place.
A few moments later, Alex and Ara now feel calmer, they both sit on the roof of Ara's restaurant, with Ryuji who is always near Alex, even though at that time he was slightly away so that Alex and Ara could chat more freely.
The one who started the conversation first was Ara, she said. "I'm glad you're okay Alex."
Alex immediately replied, "Don't think about me... I'm more worried about you."
"I'm fine."
"B-but..."
Before Alex could say anything, Ara continued her words.
"Everything that's happened, we can't turn it back... To be honest Alex, when we all set and going to save you, my brother gave me some very serious sentences."
"What's that?" Alex asked curiously.
"He said... 'Ara, this is the path that I have chosen, I am ready to accept whatever happens to me on this mission, and I am not forcing you to come with me on this mission ... From the very beginning, Becoming a devoted sword race to completely fight evil is a risky thing, which could possibly cost us our lives . . . So if you are not prepared, you better not come with us.' ...That's what my brother said, and surely Ryuji and the other members also have that thought." Ara said.
"Of course." Ryuji answered briefly.
Then Alex said, "So...."
But Ara continued her words again. "So, from the start, my brother and I were prepared for all the possibilities that would happen, and although we all feel sad if a member of our group dies, but we must not be sad for too long ... We must keep moving forward, and continue their spirit in our hearts."
Instantly Alex was stunned and amazed after hearing Ara's words. Because he didn't expect that Ara's mentality was much stronger than Him.
Then nervously, Alex said. "So now, what do you want to do? W- whatever it is, I'll be glad to help you." said Alex.
"I- eumm .." Ara was silent for a moment, then she continued her words, "First of all, I want to find my brother's body, then bury him properly."
"Then I will help you on it." said Alex.
"No Alex, you have to focus on your activities, especially your school." Answer Ara.
Then Ryuji added. "Yes Alex, regarding this matter, Ara will get help from the other members to find Ren's body, everything has been arranged and discussed."
"But, I still want to help." Alex insisted.
"Anyway, you can't, you have to focus on your school. Don't be a dropout like me." Ara said.
"It's okay, I'm even willing to drop out of school for you ... So then, that way I can accompany you and manage this restaurant with you." Alex said excitedly.
Then when they heard that, Ara and Ryuji were instantly dumbfounded, and even Ara's face turned red, because she didn't expect that Alex would say something so bold like that, which indirectly meant that Alex had confessed his feelings for Ara.
But to break up the awkward atmosphere that was going on, Ryuji just carried Alex's body and took him away from there, and while doing so, Ryuji said.
"What are you talking about, let's go! Don't disturb Ara for now!"
"No! Hey! Let go of me." Alex said while struggling.
While Ara who saw this could only laugh a little, she felt a little amused by the ridiculous behavior of the two of them. Then after Alex and Ryuji has left, even though Ara's face was gloomy again, she still felt happy because she was surrounded by good people she could rely on. So with a sincere smile, Ara looked up at the sky while imagining the face of her brother who was also smiling at her. Ara will continue to live with her brother's passion to protect Alex, and fight alongside the members of her group to eradicate the forces of evil.
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