Just as Dai was about to launch an actual attack against Haruto, a series of brutal assaults got to his target first and completely came out of nowhere that nearly made him jump ten feet. Despite all that verbal abuse and crazy dolphin kicks, Dai couldn’t help but wince in sympathy as Haruto was not only struck by a killer rubber band that struck him like explosive red lightning, but – as if he had incurred that wrath of some higher being - the proclaimed “lion” was practically knocked right out of the park by an actual bolt of lightning, much stronger than the previous attack had ever done.

Holy smokes, overkill much? Not really. After that dolphin kick, Dai knew the only real solution to solve a soul influenced by hatred and anger is by subduing it and giving it time to think. Slowly, Dai lowered his bow and stumbled his way over to the now unconscious Haruto, reaching into Saito’s bag and placing a bottle of iced coffee next his prone form so that the poor guy can get a quick energy if he were to ever recover. With that particular situation over, it was about time to appreciate his saviors.

[color=f6989d]“THANKS.”[/color] The blond called out to both Masako and—wait, is that Johanathan? 

So that was what all the shouting was about since Dai didn’t dare stray an eye away from his opponent in fear of another devastating attack.

Just a few moments ago, Johanathan was raging with despair along with Bride, just other cases where they might have no choice but to fight. However, instead of a brutal all-out-battle as Dai had expected, what surprised him the most was the heartfelt words of both Kazuo and Masako managed to convey. For such seemingly cold people, even they have hidden depth that could touch a person’s heart. Heck, after Kazuo managed to get Johanathan back into the right mindset, the chubby male was resolved enough to help Bride and [i]succeeded[/I]. He seemed different from that student who was calling for help and, instead, revealed to have the same powers as Kazuo by shouting out "PERSONA" and shooting lightning. Oh man.

Just what the heck is going one? What is this Persona? Dai couldn’t be more surprised. 

…And maybe a little bit envious as well. 

Shaking his head, Dai made a face at the black... things that spewed from the recently-turned-sane students (Dude, let's not think about this) and turned his attention to the next problem – a possessed yellow-eyed Gruffydd. His lips pressed into a thin line when he remembered the words the foreign student had said to Kazuo throughout the whole internal conflict. Just remembering those words as well as the high-rising emotions happening right now made his bruised stomach pulsed in pain as Dai quickly faced Gruffydd.

[color=f6989d]“Of course, Kazuo cares! And he cares about you! Why else would he be helping us like this?”[/color] Dai spoke as he lowered his bow and gestured toward the scene where everybody else is at - Johanathan continued to shed tears while Bride was back to normal. [color=f6989d]“Dude, get out of that mindset. I don't appreciate you calling us monsters. We all may be fighting each other, but there’s a huge difference between us and the boogie man. As you can hear so far, this group – our friends - are not monsters by choice and they’re working to change that! We’re all just confused teens trying to understand!”[/color]

[color=f6989d]“You made a biiiig mistake of accusing us. If you want to be a monster, fine. But say it without hiding behind that stupid mask!”[/color] Dai growled and aimed his bow. Honestly, this whole situation was getting out of hand. First self-esteem issues, then speeches about hatred, and now [i]this[/i]. How dare these black stupid monsters start making them think like one much less act like it! Within a blink of an eye, Dai's resolve steeled and the arrow was fired.

[Rolled 7]

The arrow managed to hit the foreign-exchange student, dealing 20 points of damage to Gruffydd. 

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[b]Dai[/b]
HP: 40/65
SP: 55/55