" L, I'm sorry. I didn't mix the chocolate right. I tried to imitate the cook but the ladle was too heavy and I couldn't mix it and it became all sloppy and..."

" L, I'm sorry, too. I couldn't find a proper robot that could stand. And it's too big, too... Ah! It sunk!"

" Oh no! Now how's he gonna eat it?"

" I dunno!" *sniff* " Our cake is ruined!"

L stared down at the two children who are both near tears. He felt his chest tighten and before he knew it, he grabbed the children and embraced them tightly.

" Thank you, both of you. It's the nicest cake I've ever had."

* Someday... may fate be kind to you. And I wish you'll never have to take my place...*