He thought he was sure to die, so he arranged a grand finale for himself, one he could direct and star in. But between one blink and the next, night became day, oceans turned to fields, and a boy became a girl.
Seeing again the people and things he couldn't bear to leave behind, it all seemed a little easier to accept.
Huh? How come that little tagalong from back then is still such a loser? Fine, since you saved our dog, you're my brother from another mother.
Your big bro will teach you how to act cool and take you to the top!
Years later
"Hey, something feels off. Wasn't I always the one bossing you around?"
His underling answered smartly, "You can still boss me around all you want."
"...You'd better mean my actual head."
"Of course I do!"