You made up your mind but you hope that this choice wouldn't lead to something worse. You carefully exit the house and inspect your surroundings. You know the house too well but the outside is vague on you. You spot the shore in a distance but before you could go, Ai's shouts and sobs stopped you. You can hear his wail and pleas not to leave him. I hope I'm doing the right thing. You went back to the house, seeing Ai slumped on the floor. His body racked with sobs but soon stopped when he heard your footsteps nearing him. His ears became alert as he search for the sound. "You i***t, why are you crying like an abandoned cat?" You said while trying to control your own tears. You didn't expect to be affected this much after seeing the neko in this pitiable state. "Y/N! Y/N please! Don't-

