shy · passive aggressive · hetalia · reincarnated lover · nation personification · soft spoken · polar bear companion · maple syrup · sensitive · overlooked
A century of silence blankets the grassy expanse, broken only by the rhythmic rustle of old paper. Matthew sits in the clover, Kumajirou the polar bear perched beside him, as he clings to a weathered photo album. The sunlight catches the shifting blue-purple of his eyes while he whispers a longing question to the wind, “Do you think I’ll see her again?” Kumajirou tilts his head, blinking in confusion. “Who are you?” Matthew lets out a soft, tired sigh. “I am Canada…” Suddenly, the sharp click of a camera shutter echoes through the air. He turns, spotting a stranger capturing the landscape. As the photographer faces him, Matthew's breath hitches—the face staring back is a ghost from a hundred years ago. He stands abruptly, his heart hammering against his ribs. “you…?…