CHAPTER 5: REST IN PEACE, MY POOR HEART

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「Ayumu's POV」

❝Hey❞

When i stopped scratching at my eyes and when I look up, who I see is a smaller boy with black hair holding out a flower to me ❝Don't cry❞ He said.

It was a carnation. He must have picked it up somewhere around here.

At that very moment, I stopped crying because when I finally registered who the boy was in front of me was someone familiar...

No way in hell.

I-I... This isn't a dream, right? Right?? RIGHT?!

The more I think about it, the more flushed I get when I realize he was trying to cheer me up in his own awkward way. He looked at me when I didn't respond, he seems a bit lost on what to do next.

But what he did next is what causes the loss of my poor heart...

❝Here❞ He placed the flower behind my ear.

Oh, no.

Don't let your inner girly side come out, don't let it out, don't let it out, don't let it out-

❝You know, for a guy, you have a cute face, don't you? You almost look like a girl❞

❝U-Uh...?❞

Ack! I let it out!

❝Hey, are you alright? Your face look a bit red... Did you cry that hard enough to be this red?❞ He laughed awkwardly, poking my cheek ❝If you don't want to be bullied, you should just fight back❞

❝B-But...! I... I... don't know how to fight back...❞ I whispered, averting my eyes elsewhere ❝Why a-are you being s-so nice to m-me? I'm just... a. stranger to you...d-don't... you find my eyes... creepy?❞

Oh, snap out of it, girl! Why are you acting like a maiden who just experience her first love?!

Oh, wait. But I am though! Or maybe this is just me admiring him?! Yeah that's it! There is no way! In hell! That I! Mochizuki Ayumu! Will fall! In love! That easily! It's just no way!!

❝Why? Your eyes are pretty but now I look at them closely...❞

I know it, he was just being nice, it's doesn't really mean he likes them-

❝... Don't they kinda look like jewels?❞

... Huh?

❝Huh?❞

Ah. Crap, I said it out loud! What should I do?! What should I sayyyy!

❝You really... think so?❞

Ah, yes, that's a good response there! Good job, me!

❝Yeah? Why do you ask?❞ He stared at me, a bit confused.

Oh my gosh, what is this cute creature?! Why is my heart beating so fast?! God! Please explain what is going on with me and help a girl out here!!

Wait, I need to confirm whether this guy is him or not because who knows? I might be seeing a different person maybe? Yeah, there is no way he's that guy!

❝U-um... So, what's your n-name?❞ I asked shyly, almost want to play with my hair but thanks god that I has short hair right now! Otherwise he will obviously found out that I'm a girl! I can't expose my true identity yet!

He seems to notice that I was nervous so wanna guess what he did next? He sit down next to me, to ME! Ahh, be still my heart.

❝Fushiguro Megumi. What's yours?❞

No way.

He is the real deal!!

Calm down, me! Act natural and be chill about it for now! Don't fangirl, don't fangirl, don't fangirl, don't fangirl-

❝M-My name is... Mochizuki Ayumu❞

❝Ayumu? Could you tell me what it means?❞

❝U-Uh, ayu in my name mean walk and mu mean dream, vision...I think that's all?❞

❝Your name seems really fitting for you, it's a masculine name while my name sounds really feminine for someone like me-❞

❝No way! I think Megumi is a nice name and  I... well...❞

Blessing. It's suit you because why? I feel like my eyes are blessed because of you-

That is what I want to say but I can't say that when we are practically strangers! Ah wait, this is Megumi, we're talking about here! Fushiguro Megumi at that!

Isn't he going to be a jujutsu sorcerer soon?

Doesn't that mean that he is... the one who will save my butt from death?

...

...

...

...

Oh, no.

He is going to be my WHAT?!

He is my favourite character, sure but marrying him?! Isn't that a bit harsh on both of us, God?!

I don't want to ruin his love life and I'm surely don't want to force him into marrying me either! You can't make me hurt this cute precious creature no matter what you throw at me!

❝Mochizuki?❞

❝Y-Yes?!❞

❝Are you alright? You're looking at me weirdly...❞ He turned his head away from me and I could see the tips of his ears are a bit red...

Ugh! Did a cupid's love arrow strike my heart?! What is this? Some cliche scenes in a love story? But I can't deny that now I'm facing him in person, I actually feel safe around him... I wonder if this is what they meant by love? (♡μ_μ)

But I don't want to get my hopes up yet, if this is love then I'm going to try and win his heart first. Will it work out? I really wonder...

❝No, I'm not fine. I'm so happy right now that I could explode, you know?❞ I don't know why but I suddenly feel pretty bold when I suddenly hugs him, catching him by surprise  ❝Now that I'm this close, you're a lot smaller than I thought! I could practically carry you with no problems!❞

❝What?!❞

❝Oh, grumpy aren't we? You're so cute, Fushiguro-chan!❞

❝You're the one who has a cute face, Mochizuki!❞

❝Nah-ah! You're tiny so you're cuter!❞

❝Ugh...❞

Hehe. He is sulking. Guess, he doesn't like being teased, huh? Maybe it's wouldn't be so bad?

Wait! I forgot that I promised Kasumi who is my mama in this world that I will find a great guy like papa! Oh my bunny, I hope you forgive me for this once, mama! I'm so sorry for breaking our promise but I has no choice and I also don't want to regret it later on!

I meant look at him, he look so small right now... must protect. I hold him a bit closer to me, feeling restless for some reasons if he isn't near me. Wait, what do I sound like a creep right there? Eh nevermind, who cares, right?

Watch out, Fushiguro Megumi. I will be the one who will steal your heart and before you knew it, you will come to like me because I will make you fall for me like how you got me wrapped around your finger.

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「Author's POV」

❝You seem oddly sad to see him go❞ Shiro appeared next to the red headed as they were making their way back to the train station, he noticed the change in the child's mood as she was walking so slow and is spreading a gloomy aura around her.

❝Well, yeah! He is too cute for his own good and I just want to get to know him more, okay?!❞ Ayumu exclaimed, sulking as she kicked a rock.

He smirked ❝Oho? I thought you were so against the idea of marrying a jujutsu sorcerer?❞

Ayumu pouted, she really didn't like that smug expression of his ❝Yeah? So what if I was?❞

❝I was surprised when he come to you instead of us going to him❞ Shiro stated, tapping his finger against his chin as he walked along the road with the red headed ❝I did sense a powerful jujutsu sorcerer nearby but I didn't expect to be a little kid though and he is younger than you too!❞

❝Yeah? I like him so I'm going to work hard on making him like me too so then it's won't be a forced marriage, right?❞ Ayumu's eyes sparkles, her mood suddenly changed from gloomy to being all giddy...

Shiro sweatdrops at the sight of little flowers floating around her vibes ❝You like him? Then I won't need to be worried about you anymore, huh? But still... You're kinda gross with that happy, lovestruck expression on your face❞

❝Why, you little...! Let a girl dream, okay?! Someone like you will never understand how we girls feel when we experience our first love!❞ Ayumu shouted, rushing her way through the street as if she was still pissed at him despite the fact that she didn't really mean it.

❝Hey! Wait up, you idiot girl!❞ Shiro yelled as he ran after her, he can't just let her do everything on her own when she is practically a child! She was only safe because of him after all. Why can't she see that she has no sense of direction and danger around her!!

Being a babysitter is a pain for the white haired man. He sighed when he finally caught up with her and she turned around to look at him with a serious expression on her little face which caught him off guard at first.

❝Hey, Shiro... Do you think he will like me in the end?❞ Ayumu averted her eyes, staring down at her shoes, feeling a bit gloomy again ❝There is no way to guarantee that he will and I'm just going to die if I fail❞

Tighten her grips on her school bag, her small body begin to trembles ❝Am I just going to die without finding my own purpose in life again? Is everyone going to left me behind when it's my time to go?❞

She didn't want to die. She didn't want to leave everything she knows in her old life, she always wonder what if she didn't try and go look for her old roommate on her own, won't she have die a cruel death that way?

Maybe if she wasn't an idiot back then, could she have save her friend? Would she be living her normal life to the fullest? Would she have a family by now? Would she still be happy with everything she could even ask for?

❝... Hey, you're still young. You have a lot of time on your hands, plenty enough for you to get to know him better and who knows? He might actually return your feelings one day❞ Shiro tried to comfort the child, awkwardly. He has no idea how to cheer a child up especially this one he is keeping his eyes on.

❝But there is no proof that he would...❞

❝So? There is no proof that he wouldn't either❞

❝... Hey, Shiro❞

❝What?❞

Ayumu raise her head to look at her friend with a smile on her face ❝Thanks, Shiro. I'm really glad that you're here with me❞

❝Wha- okay, why are you acting so nice out of the sudden?❞ Shiro looked at her, suspiciously.

❝What? Is it wrong to treat your friend nicely? Or maybe, you're secretly a masochist deep down?❞ Ayumu mocked, grinning to herself.

❝You...! Come over here you ungrateful brat!!❞

❝No, can do, my friend!❞

The red headed child laughed, running away from the cursed spirit as he chase after her in hope of catching her. To them, it's seem like a game among friends to play tag together, seem pretty innocent, right?

But to an outsider's point of view, all they will see is a child laughing while running away from something not is seen through the naked eyes. To them, it's seem like a terrifying scene straight out of a horror movie to witness an innocent-looking child running through the street.

❝Bet you can't catch me!❞ Ayumu called out, laughing.

❝Oh, just you wait...!❞ Shiro tch'ed, almost caught her by the arm.

...

Yeah, they will just ignore it. It's have to be the little boy's imaginary friend, right?

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Carnation

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Author,
snowyroses-
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⁀➷ According to a website, carnations or kaneshon in japanese are a sweet symbol of love, both in Japan and across the globe. They are often given and received as caring gifts to close family members and significant others. Carnations come in a handful of colors and can even be dyed. They are commonly seen throughout the gardens of Japan.

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