Memories from years past slowly resurfaced in his mind, of the time Jacey had desperately saved him. Barrett had never doubted that incident over the years.

It was because of that event that Barrett's feelings and tolerance towards Jacey were always different from those he held for others.

Reflecting on those moments, Barrett was certain: it was to save me that Jacey sustained a severe burn on her left shoulder, a scar that remains to this day. Even in the chaos of that time, I had seen her face clearly enough.

At least, I had a clear enough view to recognize her amidst the chaos, and it was after my...