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“ Kanae, let's go to the sea ”
That was the beginning of this trip.
The other party looked confused at first, but finally agreed with a smile.
Kuzuha looked at that smile with pain, while apologizing a million times in his heart. He had no intention of telling Kanae in the first place.
Kuzuha was just a selfish person, he thinks so.
Kuzuha had to see Kanae die before his eyes, again and again. Every nation that revolved around him.
He was very painful. He wanted to see him, but he wanted to run away too.
Finally, he did something he shouldn't do. Gave you life and soul, time and age.
If Kanae knew this, Kuzuha would be forbidden to do so, and Kanae will probably be angry for many more days.
Kuzuha just wanted to keep the last memories. A precious memory for him.
He didn't know if doing this would be good or not. But he didn't want to see Kanae die like that again.
At least in this life, he hopes Kanae will live for a year or two as long as possible.
“ Kuzuha ”
you who gentle called my name. Voice like that It really hurts a lot.
I like your smile. The look in your eyes, it's really heartwarming. I used to love it.
But I knowing you're going to die someday. it's too painful, I can't love it.
We traveled together for the rest of the day before ending up by the sea. The sun is setting, the wind blows lightly.
It won't be long before we have to part. If you know this, will you still be able to smile?
I pretended to ignore the hot rims of my eyes.at least today I want to smile at you as much as possible.
I love you. In every nation in the past, I never told you. But I really love you.
We made eye contact for a second and hugged gently in the sunset.
Before returning to rest at your condo together.
“ Roto, I'm sorry ”
he said to the cat spirit that had always been beside him. Kanae doesn't know and will never know.
He didn't hate Roto. But I didn't like it either. But this time, he really have to rely on the other party.
Because after tonight He wouldn't be able to be by Kanae side anymore.
Kuzuha smiled to himself. Glancing at his partner's sleeping face while apologizing in my heart.
I'm sorry, Kanae. The promise that said that we would be together forever probably can't do it.
Lightly kissed the other person's forehead and hurriedly pulled away. With this, he was satisfied.
turned to smile at the spirit of the cat sitting not far away. You will always be watching.
Since he said to invite him to go to the sea. This cat has always known. I didn't think that we would prohibit each other in the first place.
That time I couldn't protect Kanae, now I've replaced it.
He looked down at himself. The figure that slowly faded like a soul.
He smiled at himself for the last time with tears flowing. it's too painful.
Leftover there would be only soft words. That only that cat knows.
“ In this nation, I will leave Kanae to you ”
Those were the words before he becomes into stardust. I'll be watching over you from somewhere.
And will protect from now on Be the stars in the sky that will comfort you, Kanae.
May you enjoy your life in this nation. Because you're such a precious person.