In the evening, Kaito returned home and found Akira in the living room looking through the window. Her face held unknown emotions, but it was obvious her thoughts were not happy. It was like her mind was far away from the moment.
"You know you cannot move the mountain by staring at it," Kaito said before he kissed her plump cheek lightly.
Akira did not turn from the window. "I am wondering when the nightmare will be over."
"We have made it so far. Nothing will happen. I will make sure that we live on and enjoy a happy life." Kaito responded.
Akira turned to look at him. "Do you think I bring out the worst in people?"
"How could you say that? You have always brought the best in me." Kaito said. "Before I met you, I did not know how good life could be. You lit up everything, and I realised I was always walking in darkness. You renewed my life."
Akira did not say anything for a long moment. When she did, her eyes were a little moist.