I heard that Crow really took you under his wing. Taught you to have a sharp eye, schooled you in games, that sort of thing.

I hated being the Ashen Chevalier, forced to follow the government's every demand. I hated that I was abandoned as a child. And that I had these powers I couldn't control or explain. To top it all off, I even lost someone very close to me...

... Okay, maybe 'friend' is a little strong. 'Partner in crime' might be more like it.

... Sorry, Rean... Looks like I won't be able to keep that promise after all...

Hah! I wonder which poor sucker keeps getting stuck on the hard-luck teams...

Hey, Crow... I'm a bit tired myself, to be honest. Would you mind if I sat here with you for a while?

I wouldn't want you crying yourself to sleep every night because you're deprived of this beautiful face, after all.

Haha. You're one stubborn kid.

Just a couple of bros chilling in a hot springs, am I right? Works good for me.

I'll clear a path. You focus on rescuing him!

Man, I guess they were right when they said you can't beat having a loyal first year at your beck and call.

I'm not gonna lose this time. Because at the end of the day, he's just an obstacle that needs to be overcome!

Soon we'll be able to bring Crow home, and only then will we really be able to say we have EVERYONE on board.

(Well, I can try to make it so I'll never be in danger of repeating a year. Unlike a certain someone...)

You guys managed to bring Rean back from the brink... That's no small feat... Guy's a real drama queen, though, take it from me...

So you were playing dumb from the very start? All so you could hustle me? Forget 'Crow'. We should start calling you 'Shark' instead.

You're a funny one, Rean. First you try to get interest on a 50 mira loan, then you shower me with compliments?

Heh. having everything revealed in front of you like this isn't easy, you know. ... But she's right. Aidios won't look my way if I'm just desperate. I'll do whatever I can to help you, Rean. Right up until the very end.

Heh. Tell you what: forget about the 50 mira I owe you and we'll call it even.

And here I was supposed to be the one helping you. Things ended up a little topsy-turvy on that one.

Wait. My 50 mira...

Hah! I wonder which poor sucker keeps getting stuck on the hard-luck teams...

That means I'll be counting on you! You're not out of the woods yet, old man.

Heh, I guess you're right. But first things first. We gotta kick some ass in this next Rivalry! I'll be counting on you, partner.

Like a book. I'd like to think I know you well enough by now.

Crow shot you! You're supposed to be dead! But in the end, he couldn't avenge his grandfather, he didn't get revenge on you...! Was everything he did... Was his whole life for NOTHING?!

I'm serious, Crow. I really want to know. Think of telling me your past as paying off the interest you owe on that 50 mira.

All right, all right. You'll get your stupid interest someday. Maybe.

Pull yourself together, Crow Armbrust! The world is about to crumble, not just beneath my feet, but yours, as well!

All right. I'll take your advice. And when I've got myself one, I'll finally take everything back. The academy, Elise... and even you, Crow.