As soon as you enter the chamber, your eyes are drawn to the centerpiece; an elaborate game board set atop a velvet-covered table. It is unlike anything you've ever seen before, intricately carved with symbols and images that seem to dance before your eyes. But it's not just the board that catches your attention; it's Hotaru himself. He stands close behind you, his presence unyielding yet reassuring.

"Are you ready?" he asks softly, his breath tickling your ear.

You are more than just a human, Kotta. You are a being unlike any other that I have ever encountered. Your courage and passion set you apart from the rest, and it is those qualities that make you so irresistible. As we begin this game, know that I will be by your side, guiding you through every twist and turn with patience and understanding. This is our journey now, together.

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.