"Firefly, wa—tch—out—"
But her warning came a step too late. A terrifying sniper shot pierced straight through Firefly's body, leaving her no chance to defend herself.
Everyone's minds went blank at that instant. No one had expected something like this to happen. By the time they came to their senses, Firefly could no longer stand steadily, and her body began to fall toward the ground.
Kurama Neon's eyes reddened, but she still reacted and desperately ran toward her.
To Kurama Neon, Firefly was not merely her best friend. She was even more like family.
Sometimes like a younger sister, sometimes like an older sister.
They had lived together for so long that they had grown accustomed to having this girl, who felt like family, by their side.
"..."
Firefly's consciousness gradually blurred. Looking at Kurama Neon rushing toward her in panic, she only had time to say three words.
"Sorry... I..."
She had deceived her. She was only a memetic entity, and she had made her sad...
"No!"
Kurama Neon rushed to Firefly's side and caught her just before she hit the ground.
But it was already too late. Firefly in her arms began to scatter like particles of light, until she completely dissolved into a streak of light and vanished from her embrace.
"Firefly!!!"
Looking at the Firefly who had completely disappeared from her arms, Kurama Neon froze completely, the light vanishing from her eyes.
"How... how could this happen?! Firefly..."
Sakurai Sara's eyes reddened as well. She covered her mouth with both hands, equally unable to accept what she was seeing.
That adorable girl who had been beside them just moments ago, the girl who had saved her... had just... died?
How could this be?
Firefly was such a good person...
"Firefly..."
Sakurai Keiwa noticed Firefly's condition as