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I'll be here a year the day after my birthday.

Haru's been here twice and so has Leo. They're both gone again but me... Why am I still here?

Well, It doesn't matter. If the Candy gets me here or when I'm at home, I'll still be dead.

Huh. I wonder if I should tell Fred about that. Shit. I should. She deserves to know. And I don't have anyone from home who could tell people what happened...

What would be the best way to bring that up? Just saying "I'm going to spontaneously combust one day" wouldn't really go over too well. Maybe...

[Fred]

Hey. I need to tell you something.

You remember when I told you I used to do drugs?

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...Yes, I remember.

The drug is called Fire Candy.

The funny thing is, for humans, it's perfectly safe. Even ODing isn't a big deal. But for a Half...

It's going to kill me. I don't know when, but it will.

[looong pause]

What?!

It kills Halfs. Even if they only do it once.

You never know when it'll happen though. It just does.

...But that doesn't make any sense. I understand ODing, but if you're not taking it anymore...you should be fine, right? If it's made you sick, we can get you a doctor!

No. It'll kill me. It's just a matter of time. I told you. Even doing it once is enough.

I'm not sick. It's just what happens to any Half that takes it.

I'm sorry, but I don't accept that. If it's going to kill you, then there's a reason. If it's not chemical, then it's supernatural. Either way, we can figure it out.

This place has more resources than most. Give me some time to locate a lab, and I can run some tests on you.

It's ok. Don't worry about it Fred.

I just wanted you to know about it.

I thought you were a fighter, Ryoki.

I am.

But there's no real point in fighting the Candy. I've seen plenty of friends die from it. I know what happens. I'm ready for it.

Well that was back home. This place isn't your home, Ryoki. It has endless technological and magical resources. There could be a way to help you here that isn't available where you're from.

You might be ready for it, but I'm not.

...Fred. It just...

It's not a big deal...

It is a big deal! This is your life, Ryoki. You might not think it's important, but it is. You're still young, and even if it's hard for you to imagine, I know you can do something with your life. Once you're dead, you're dead! That's it! You don't get a second chance! No do-overs. You won't get to eat any fried food anymore, or get into those fights you like so much, and you won't be able to talk to your friends!

I'm not gonna let that happen to you.

I just...

Damn it Fred. I just wanted to let you know about this...

What did you expect me to do when you told me? I'd just give you a hug and say 'that's too bad'? You've made this my responsibility now, and I'm not going to ignore it.

If you don't care about your own mortality, at least consider the people you're going to leave behind. They'll miss you.

I didn't know what to expect. I just felt like you deserved to know. Especially since the way it happens... I would want you to walk in on that.

I know they will, but death happens.

At least give me a chance, Ryoki. I want to try.

...Yeah. Ok.

I'll let you know as soon as I get an idea.

All right.

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