wishes. #xiao

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〔 lantern rite 〕

xiao never went to
the lantern rite.

that is, until he met you.

since that year, without fail,
he always showed up to
the lively festival.

however, he wasn't there
to enjoy the celebrations
and many activities.

he was looking for a trace of you.
maybe you would be there
this year, he thought.

this year wasn't any different
than usual. he ignored
the crowds of people
and the countless of stalls,

all he wanted was to see you again.

at that moment, he
thought his searching gaze
had caught a glimpse of
the person he was
desperately searching for.

with only you on his mind,
he cut through the swarm
of people, determined to
reach you.

"excuse me—"

the woman turned to look
at him with a questioning look.

she did look so similar to you,
but no matter how identical
you both could look,
she wouldn't be you.

xiao mumbled a quick apology,
before rushing away in his
never-ending quest to find you.

- he wished you were still alive.