Just then, Kotaro was pushed to the ground. It was none other than Aito, who had blocked the blade with his own hands. He winced as blood began to flow out. He wanted to cry. He wanted to scream, but knew that now wasn't the time.
"Leave...Brother...alone..." Aito said, speaking his first words from ever being in the mansion.
Kotaro stared dumbfounded at the younger boy, his eyes wide.
"You idiota! I told you to say back!" He said angrily.




