Mizuki Sayeko had never been fond of the whole 'soulmates' concept, not when her past warned her of the side-effects of falling too deep into the lucid, hypnotising trap. With piercing gazes, a stone-cold heart, would her soulmates ever get through...
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"WE'RE GOING TO BE LATE!" Amusement shone in Mizuki's eyes as she watched her aunt fumble around the living room, rushing around to collect everything. "Come on!"
"I'm coming, I'm coming," she said, walking down the stairs, dressed in an oversized brown turtleneck tucked into fitted blue jeans.
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"Could you get the tarts from the kitchen?" Mizuki nodded, heading over and grabbing the neatly covered plate of desserts, which Akira spent hours on. "Are you ready?" Again, Mizuki nodded, walking to the front of their house. Her aunt was looking in the mirror, eyes trailing over her appearance multiple times. She was nervous to finally introduce her niece to her soulmate, and her soulmate to introduce her family. "Do I look okay?"
"You look wonderful, Akira."
Mizuki smiled fondly, completely understanding her anxieties.
Exhaling deeply, Akira mirrored her smile. "Thank you, Mizuki. Now, let's be off!" The duo left their house, following the direction Talia, Akira's soulmate, gave them earlier. With the new year arriving tomorrow, Talia invited Akira and Mizuki over for a new years eve dinner.
"Akira." Her aunt hummed, walking along the path, practically vibrating with glee. "What's Talia's last name?"
"Oikawa."
"Hmm. It sounds...familiar."
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"Oh, it's absolutely wonderful to finally meet you, Mizuki!" Brown hair cascaded down the tall woman's back, mocha-coloured, rich and deep, yet with subtle hues only brought out when the sun directed its attention to her. Her hair induced a warmth to her delicate features, highlighting her prominent mahogany eyes and sharp jawline. "I'm Talia!"
"I know. It's nice to meet you," she greeted politely, bowing.
"I've heard so much about you!" Akira cleared her throat, motioning to the outdoor and Talia immediately got the hint, cheeks flushing a rosy pink. "Oh! Yes, come in! Please, make yourselves at home."
