"You know, Nao―"
Hana suddenly mentioned his name.
"It's not just you who is grateful."
She smiled innocently at him.
"You made me realize that…
life still has purpose for me.
That I still have a reason to live.
You gave me back my life,
in a way.
Just by being you."
She held his hand.
"That's why,
please don't change."
There were hints of tears in her eyes.
Nao held her hand as well in response.
He smiled at her brightly.
"I told you―
I'll always be there."
She put her face on his arm,
sighing in relief.
Feeling her soft, warm skin made his face redden.
It made him lose his composure.
"Hey, Nao…
I want to tell you about my life as well.
Would you listen?"
She asked.
He removed her face from his hand,
and kneeled next to her―
putting her head on his shoulder.
"Always."
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A Tale of Two Feathers
General FictionMichiki Nao was a regular student in the local high school. He didn't deviate from trends, he always followed rules, and he was always home before dark. In fact, there was nothing special about him, except for his love of nature. That was, until he...
