It's that time again. We now continue delving further into the wacky world of Gravitation EX....
This issue starts with Shuuichi trapped in the cave, wondering if Hiro and the others are alright, since he's trapped by himself. And through the wall bursts through Ryuuichi. Ryuuichi says that since Shuuichi is going to be singing his song, it's only natural that he'd be there, too. He adds on that that's something Rage told him to say. Shuuichi wonders what Rage is up to this time, whether she's going to be writing a strange manga or making another movie. Ryuuichi says that it's going to be OK, and he and Shuuichi start looking for a way out together. Shuuichi says that it's too dangerous and that Ryuuichi should stay put while Shuuichi goes to find the exit, but Ryuuichi isn't listening as he skips along going "la la la la la". Shuuichi thinks to himself how cute Ryuuichi is, and realizes he shouldn't be thinking such things; after all, Ryuuichi's just acting and following a script. Ryuuichi sees Shuuichi all sweaty and sick looking and wonders if he's suffering from a lack of oxygen. Shuuichi says it's Ryuucihi's fault because he's touching a maggot like himself so casually. Ryuuichi hears that it's his fault and wonders if he's breathing Shuuichi's share of the oxygen. Shuuichi says that's not the reason, and to please keep breathing (meanwhile, Ryuuichi appears to be shoving Kumagorou in his mouth to keep from breathing ^_^) Shuuichi thinks to himself there's no time to think about what's going on, he just needs to make sure Ryuuichi gets out safely. He also doesn't want to die and leave "him" (I'm assuming Eiri) behind.
Ryuuichi notices some shadows and thinks that they've been rescued. Shuuichi calls out to the shadows, realizes they're less than friendly, and books it with Ryuuichi in tow. He ends up running right into a dead end. Some more crumbling rocks begin to fall, and Shuuichi ends up trapped again (it looks like he got separated from Ryuuichi, since he doesn't appear in this track any more). It's completely dark, and Shuuichi thinks about how bad it is, how it's scary and inconvenient, and nothing good about it (he's obviously pondering about how Eiri doesn't seem to mind being blind). He thinks that he would at least want his vision so he could come save him, or even just see his face again. Shuuichi says that he's used to being alone, and wonders what he means to Eiri. The celing starts to crumble and he sees Eiri (an illusion, I'm sure). Shuuichi says he's sorry, he doesn't have any confidence any more. The rocks start to rain down from above....along with a CD? To be continued....
Well....what's up with that ending? A CD? Maybe it has something to do with Shuuichi saying he's lost his confidence (because even if he's not confident of his relationship with Eiri, his singing should still give him confidence).
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