Fifty Four - Stuck

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It was my sixth birthday when we first visited Japan.

My parents aren't that busy people yet they pay no attention to their children. Correction, they don't pay attention to me at all unless I do something that'll catch their interest.

Or rather, unless I do something reckless.

I thought I'd be delighted to visit a new atmosphere. The views felt nostalgic, the people are eccentric, the malls are distinctive, and the seasons are sensational.

 The views felt nostalgic, the people are eccentric, the malls are distinctive, and the seasons are sensational

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Since I was a kid, I always thought I'm in a Disney movie.

Well. Naive.

Because my time there turned out to be dull. We celebrated my birthday with tasty foods, luxurious gifts, and of course, a single 'Happy Birthday' song, though.

However, after that, with one snap, everything went back to the way it was.

Like it's just a less-than-one-day-happiness.

A dream that's never meant to be real.

So I decided to spend most of my time in the Asayama library accompanied by one of my mother's friends. That's where an angelic, beautiful girl who's six years older than me entertained me the whole time, and whose name I've forgotten.

But the words she said to me is something I'll remember forever.

"If you can't do anything about it, then let it go. Don't be a prisoner to things you can't change."

Her advice helped me get through those days.

And looking at these people right now, I guess, they're all suffering in their own prisons too.

They still can't get out of it. Or maybe, they already found the key, but they're used to the life behind bars that they're afraid of going out.

They were hurt.

And now, they're afraid they'll feel that kind of pain again.

But... is that enough reason to hurt each other?

Because we're hurt?

Kakucho-san and Takemichi talked about Emma. My cousin figured out that Kakucho-san knew about it. He now has the guts to say he'd kick Izana's ass and bring me and Koko back.

Unfortunately, I think Koko did join Tenjiku. Seeing him convincing Seishu to come with him, it makes me want to punch him in his stomach.

How could he leave Toman like that just because he think he won't make money in it?!

Seishu said he offered his life and the Black Dragons to Michi, and that he won't join Tenjiku. My brows narrowed when they fought over something else.

A girl?

My eyes grew.

I couldn't believe what I was eyeing!

Koko's strangling Seishu's neck!

Yours // MikeyWhere stories live. Discover now