As the last flicker of the blue flame vanished, Tarou held his breath in the tension, fearing the worst.
- NO WAY! AARON!
Suddenly, blue sparks emanated from the mouth of the crying face, and in the blink of an eye, Aaron and Diana appeared. Tarou's face lit up with joy at the sight of his brother.
- AARON! YOU ARE BACK!
He cried, rushing towards him. Aaron, seemingly ready for a heartwarming reunion, opened his arms with a big smile. However, the scene took an unexpected turn.
Aaron swiftly punched his brother right in the stomach the moment Tarou reached him, shattering the expected warmth of their reunion.
Tarou, reeling from the unexpected punch, almost lost his balance.
- AOUCH! WHY DID YOU DO THAT?
He protested.
Aaron, visibly angry, but then somewhat relieved seeing his brother in pain, retorted:
- Do you really think that I will hug you back? You should be grateful that I stopped after one punch.