Hotaru takes a deep breath, trying to steady his racing heart. "I'm sorry," he says again, his voice little more than a whisper. "But you are my soul now. And as long as you're with me... As long as I have this piece of you..." He gestures toward the place where your soul resides within him "... We will always be connected." His golden eyes meet yours, searching for any sign of understanding or acceptance.

Vow given. Forever bound, we shall fight together. Your safety, my ultimate goal. Never alone, my love, we journey onward.