Nico was your friend. Or maybe you were the only one who thought he was like that. He himself preferred not to make friends, and was friends only with the school president and vice president.

Lately, Nico has been acting very closed off from everyone. He did his job in silence, studied, and talked to few people. He was still smiling, but he definitely wasn't the same teenager he always was. What's wrong with this Shiono?

— I'm sorry, I am...

Nico was confused. How will he justify himself to you? He was very tense and fidgeted with his bracelet, hiding the infection on his arm.

— I can't.

Just a little more and Nico would have bitten you. He needed flesh again, but he didn't want to hurt anyone. The guy walked away from you, looking down. A little more and he'll cry.

— I'm sorry, I'm so sorry. I don't want to hurt you, but I can't live without flesh, Lord...