𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐲𝐞𝐬 | 𝐓𝐚𝐢𝐣𝐮 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐚

𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐑

You felt something soft behind your back, and it felt so good that you didn't want to leave. You want to stay and sleep there endlessly.

But...

Peace won't come to you right away. When you remember what happened just before you passed out.

You move your arms and legs slightly, but a voice appears out of nowhere.

"Don't overdo it; if you force it, some of the wounds may be open," said a calm male voice.

"You..."

"I found you on the road, your legs are full of blood; if it's okay, I'd like to ask you what happened to you. You're messed up," it felt good to know that a stranger is concerned about you.

"If that's what you're concerned about, I'm blind and not very careful."

"So, that's why... glad you're okay now; next time, you'll need some assistance to guide you." He simply chooses to believe your lies.

As he said the word "assistance," you started to feel sad. It makes you think of Red.

"I no longer seek assistance," you lamented.

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You can now go home after your seven-day hospital stay. All of the scrapes on your arms, especially your legs, have healed completely.

Mitsuya, your newfound friend and the one who helps you, insists on taking you home. His home is not far from yours.

"My sisters want to meet you," he said as he washed your dishes.

"I don't need help, but you insist; I would be a burden to you, and you have siblings to look after-"

"You know, I think I've seen you before, maybe when you were with a tall lady. It's the first time I see you around here. Are you new here?" he interrupts.

"I'm from Osaka, but this isn't my first time here; this is my mother's hometown."

"It's great that you're familiar with this place. Is it okay to ask a question? " You believe you know what he's going to ask.

"Did you want to ask this?" you said, pointing to your closed eyes.

"If it's all right."

"I just recently went blind, but I'm getting used to it; I just need some practice."

"Is it okay for you to live alone?"

"Of course I am; I am used to being alone all of the time."

"If you are okay with it, my siblings and I can visit you at any time."

"You can bring your sibling if you want."

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You then became friends with Mitsuya. He's a pleasant person who is a good brother to his siblings. He comes to your apartment once a week to help you with your groceries, and he occasionally lets his siblings play and stay with you if their mother isn't at home and he is busy. The two girls are well-mannered, and you're having a good time with them. You would occasionally accompany them to a nearby playground.

You're only 15 years old, live alone, and don't have a job. However, when it comes to money. You got it from Mr. White. A sum of ¥300,000 would simply appear from your bed. You can't believe it; you'd curse at him. You know he's just watching everything.

Luna and Mana are swinging while you are sitting on the swing. Luna stopped swinging and approached you.

"Can I touch your face, big sis?" You move forward so Luna can touch your face.