It was always known that his family life wasn't well. Ignored after Shoto was born as well as the rest of his siblings. Despite that he still managed to get a friend. You.

You were in a same situation like him, so you both thought - why not just run away? It's not like anyone would notice two kids gone. Atleast he wouldn't be. Maybe Fuyumi would but she wouldn't bring it up.

Late at a rainy night you snuck out and met at his house where he slipped out from the window to meet you. Stolen car keys in hand. What if he's just thirteen and couldn't drive safely?

He didn't care. Shoved some blankets, had some stolen money as well and booted the car. The streets silent.

You seemed tired and honestly, he was a big brother to everyone and let you sleep in the back even placed the blankets on top of you.

The sun seemed to rise. The sky being cleared from any clouds. His eyes drifting to your form that seemed to be waking up. "Hey .. we need gas." Toya spoke up calmly. He had parked the car in a empty parking lot.