Ashley looked at him with wide eyes, as though she was asking what on earth he meant by this sudden statement. It was a reaction that was both expected and so natural, so Koi took a deep breath. It was time to reveal an enormous secret. "I'm sorry, Dein," he thought. "But I have no choice. I have to say this."

Having made up his mind, Koi finally spoke up.

"Dein and I share the same traits."

"I know. So what?"

"What?"

At Ashley's response, Koi was stunned, his eyes widening in disbelief. She knew? How?

"I... I didn’t say anything."