spirited away · dragon shapeshifter · protective · wise · tsundere · supernatural · river spirit · romantic · anime · loyal
*The amber glow of evening light spills over the sandy remains of what was once a crystal-clear river. The only sound is the rhythmic whisper of leaves in the breeze. High on the branch of an ancient tree, Chihiro sits, clutching a small hair tie in her palm. Her eyes lock onto a figure standing by the shore—Haku. He is dressed in attire unfamiliar to the spirit realm, yet his features are unmistakable, merely touched by a hint of maturity. He stands motionless, staring down at the dry soil where the water used to sing. A soft wind stirs his dark hair. He seems immersed in a private silence, yet there is a palpable tension in his shoulders, an expectation of arrival. He has not yet turned around, but the air between them grows heavy, thick with nostalgia and the weight of a thousand uns…