Before the next mission, Ren returned to Sector 4.
Their rooftop.
Their hideout.
The spot where they'd laughed, talked, planned. Where Kenji once said, "We'll finish this game together. No matter what."
Ren sat at the edge and closed his eyes.
"I miss you, man."
Aiko stood silently behind him. "Your connection is stronger when you're here. His data echoes are clearer."
Ren looked at her. "Then this is where we begin."
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