𝐎𝐑𝐁𝚰𝐓, 𝚝𝚘 𝚑𝚊𝚟𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞.. [Blue Lock Sae x OC]

【S2】Ch. 4 Is This Love

FLASHBACK - At The Pond
Close to their home was a park with a clear pond. It was adorned with lotuses floating on their own carelessly. Occasionally one could see the Koi fishes that swam by. Their shell glimmered brightly in the sunlight. They shone in a smooth, and soft rainbow hue. Yui and her mother, Yuuko would often take a walk around this idyllic scenery. There wasn't much to see; compared to the many other fancy spots like a walk-in rose garden, dahlia labyrinth, pine tree forest and water playground this park provided - this spot in particular was rather isolated, and yet Yuuko always took her here.

«Mother, we are here again...» Little Yui said with a small pout. Her eyes narrowed into small slits, her face showed a hint of boredom as she puffed her cheeks up slightly. This version of Yui had grown compared to before. She no longer was a toddler, but a young child clad in a mellow blue colored dress - a small bunny pouch was slung over her shoulder. Her hair was pulled back with a flowery hairband.

Yui was crouched down onto the ground and lazily staring at her reflection into the pond when she voiced out her complain. She knew that not far away from here, just a little further, there would be a huge water park, that all the children went to visit. She had been there before! And yet for some reason her dear mother preferred this isolated spot with no one here.

«Just give me a minute, sweetheart.» Yuuko voiced back with a patient smile. Yui saw her browse through her back. She then pulled out a small key, clasped her hand, closed her eyes and prayed.

Yui saw her mother and instinctively knew what to do. She jumped up from her spot, with a smile, dashed next to her mother and held her hand.

«Are we gonna pray to the King of Kois again?» Yui asked obviously excited. Yuuko chuckled lightly and smiled down warmly at Yui. Her smile resembled the warm sun that shone down on her. Yui's heart was filled with joy. She loved her mother so much!

«Yes. Let's give the Koi King our heartfelt, most sincerest wish, shall we?» Yuuko encouraged in a cheerful tone and Yui happily joined along.

The mother and daughter closed their eyes. «Greetings, Lord of Kois. I'm back here with my daughter again.» Yuuko began speaking softly. In the middle of the silence a mild gush of wind blew by. Yuuko paused and waited for a moment before she continued.

«Our days here has been very peaceful. It might be all thanks to your guidance. Thank you for watching over Yui and me for all these years. Here's my offer to you.» Yuuko stopped after this and Yui couldn't help but curiously open an eye. She glanced at her mother, who was looking at the pond with a soft, gentle smile.

Yuuko suddenly turned to her daughter. «Yui, let's make a wish.»

«Okay!» Yui replied energetically as she clasped her hands again and closed her eyes with a sincere wish.

'Please make mother healthy again.'

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When Yui woke up it was still dark. A soft breeze was coming through the open windows. The curtain swayed lightly with it. Yui sat up slowly and rubbed away the sleep from her eyes.

'A dream?', Yui thought when she groggily realized her surroundings. The dim moonlight was shining through the hazy night. The snowfall had stopped and a soft blanket of white lay on the floor peacefully. Yui didn't recognize the scenery right away, but it didn't really matter to her. Lately, she had been dreaming a lot about her mother. Each dream more vivid than the other.

'Maybe, I shouldn't have visited the grave.' After going there she couldn't help but miss her mother much more. Her heart was gaping like a flesh wound with no bandage on it. The light-hearted and warm memories filled her with reminiscence.