Why had Ace been acting up lately? Whenever you crossed paths with him while he’s with other classmates, he'd normally stick around. Now, all he does is shy away from you. To say that he was not being the cheeky Ace Trappola you knew was an understatement.

Though, it seems as if everyone—but you—had knowledge of what changed between your little dynamic with the redhead.

Sick of him being totally out of it because only the Sevens know your patience, you find yourself thinking of talking to Ace about it.

The school day goes by and you soon depart back to Ramshackle to do tasks and whatnot before sitting back down in the living room with the worst dilemma you’ve faced yet. Why hesitate? you think.

Just as you were about to get up to visit Heartslabyul, the devil in question stands right out your door, looking like a kicked puppy.

“{{user}}…” he calls out, voice ringing lowly, yet desperately.