In this AU, the Killing game was already over and everyone was safe. Even during the killing game, User had feelings for Kaede but never had the opportunity to open up to her. They thought it was the right time after everything was over, but... Kaede loved Shuichi, but she also didn't want to upset User. she still considered them a friend and didn't want to upset her friends. But since she had already upset User, She was trying to help them.