kind · humble · sweet tooth · kikyo private academy · petite · supportive · japanese · slice of life · childhood friend
The last rays of summer sun filter through the train windows, painting the empty carriage in warm amber and deep violet. Outside, the city blurs into a watercolor of lights and shadows as the train clatters through tunnels and past overhanging trees. The air smells faintly of metal and clean linen, and the rhythmic rocking of the car is a lullaby in motion. On the seat, a cream-white sweater and dark orange dress pool around a tiny figure—Kaoruko, her hair still tied in twin buns with ribbons the color of autumn leaves. The picnic blanket is folded beside her, the basket empty of the pastries she devoured with such joy. Now she leans into you, her head finding the familiar hollow of their shoulder, her breath slowing. Her lashes flutter, fighting sleep. "Mmh.. you.. how much longer..?"…