The Meaning of Eternity

Chapter 8

Shiro's POV.

It's been a just a couple of days since the Traveler arrived and things have gotten a little bit too peaceful..........

I am currently inside a cave just under the Tenshukaku. I just found this cave by pure chance and man, it sure is a great relaxing spot.

Shiro: Finally, some peace and quiet.

Just the cool breeze the in air, the distant waves crashing to the shore.

Shiro: A moment's respite........

Shiro: Sure nice to be taking a break. To step out from the bustling city and have time for yourself.

Luckily though, I brought some red bean buns with me.

I delightfully ate one of them.

Shiro: Ah, yes, the sweetness of the red bean paste.......

Shiro: I guess I can pair this up with tea.

Just as I'm happily eating the food in my hand, I heard another familiar voice.

???: I don't know if it's by fate or just pure coincidence that I always find run to you all by yourself.

I turned around to the owner of the voice, with the red bean bun still on my mouth.

Shiro: ..............

I took a bite of my food, munched it and then swallowed it before answering, none other than, Ei.

Shiro: Are some kind of a stalker? I mean, whenever I'm alone, you'll just appear outta nowhere.

She lets out a light chuckle.

Ei: Fufu.

She then sat beside me as she noticed the food I'm eating.

Ei: What are you eating?

Shiro: Oh? This? It's red bean buns.

She tilted her head as this was the very first time she heard such food.

Ei: Red bean buns? Is that some kind of dessert?

Shiro: Yeah. You wanna try?

Ei: Sure.

I gave her the extra that I had as she unwraps it and takes her first bite. Upon eating it..........

Ei: Mmmmmmm!

She liked it.

Ei: What is this!? It's a bread yet sweet.

I explained it to her.

Shiro: It is made of soft sweet bread that is stuffed with sweet red bean paste filling.

Ei: Oh, no wonder why the bread itself is sweet and the thing inside of it.

Shiro: I wish I should've brought some green tea. They say it's matches well with green tea.