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A place so beautiful that even time held its breath.
Every hour you spend here is a day lost at home—if not more, I reminded myself sharply.
“A promise is not a kiss in the wind, to be thrown about without care,” I murmured to myself. “It is a piece of yourself that is given away and will not return until your pledge is fulfilled.” They
“Would it be so bad, staying with me?” he said quietly. “I’d make sure you were safe. I could do that for you. I’ve always done that for you. I deserve a fair chance, don’t I?”
Awwhh the little simp
murmuring words in a tongue I could not understand.
“You really are the most troublesome girl,” he griped. “Leave the net. We have to go.”
“I’m spectating for now.” A small grin. “The Shiori I knew would consider this only the first round.” I laughed. I’d forgotten how much I missed him, our easy banter, our mutual love for food. I started at my plate again.
Wits, Shiori, I told myself. Fear is just a game; you win by playing.
“You’d do well to remember this: your heart is your home. Until you understand that, you belong nowhere.”
“If not for him, did I ever have a chance?”
Ughhh poor seryu
“Then I’ll have to find you when you’re reborn—before your strands have time to knot with his again.” His red eyes twinkled. “I only pray you won’t be a human again in the next life. Now that I’ve reached my full form, I’m far too majestic to stomach your world again.”
Skrrrrr sorryyyyyy
“Even still. With all the trouble you get into, Shiori . . . all the trouble you’re going to get into . . . you need whatever help you can get. Make sure he knows that.” After a pause, he said, “Make sure he deserves you.” There came a twinge in my heart, and my hands fell to my sides. Not long ago, I could have imagined falling in love with Seryu.
