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𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒕𝒆𝒓 8 - 𝑮𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒃𝒂𝒄𝒌..

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐎𝐕

It was a pretty quiet afternoon. Kazuha was staring from the balcony out to Inazuma city. He had red puffy eyes, and it seemed like he cried again. Heizou, his good friend, let Kazuha stay with him because he felt pity for the boy. Even though Heizou lost someone important too, he put his friends before himself.

"Hey Kazu.. how are you feeling?" Heizou asked the platinum boy.

"Feeling a bit better after I felt the fresh wind against my face." The platinum said.

"I see, I saw Beidou while going to the police Station and she told me that I should tell you, she's going back to Liyue Harbor in about two days, she wanted to let you know if you wanted to change your mind and go with her." The burgundy boy explained.

"..I don't know if I wanna stay or go back.. I wasn't here in a long time, but suddenly, the feeling of happiness here swayed away like a leaf." The platinum spoke.

"I understand you. But don't you also like spending time with Beidou and the crew? When you really wanna go on adventure with the Crux and follow it, and don't stay here if you don't want to. Inazuma has strict rules, but once they're broken, you can visit anytime again. And I'm sure that will happen soon enough, trust me." The burgundy said with a slight smile.

"Heh. You haven't changed a single bit, I like that about you. You always see the positive things in every kind of way. And maybe you're right, I should seek my dreams to fulfill them." Kazuha spoke and gave Heizou a slight warm smile.

"Well then, I'm going to go to the Tenryou Commission. If you need me, you know where to find me." Heizou winked at Kazuha before leaving.

Kazuha smiled to himself while staying at the balcony for a bit. After some minutes, he decided to go around and wander in the city a bit, saying to all his friends goodbye. He decided to go to Komore Teahouse because Thoma was there. He entered it and greeted Taroumaru at the counter and also Thoma.

"Hey there, Kazuha, it's been awhile, how have you been?" Thoma asked in a kind manner.

"I've been doing fine. How about you?" Kazuha smiled.

"Also fine, but the work has been really stressful and also in participating in the Travelers plans and all, but yeah. Do you wanna have some tea?" The blonde asked eventually.

"No thanks. But thank you for the kind offer, I actually wanted to say my goodbye, I'm going back to Liyue in two days and wanted to tell you that, also if you go back to the Kamisato estate, tell Ayaka and Ayato I said hi." Kazuha spoke.

"I see. Well, it was great chatting with you once in a while, Kazuha. And of course! I will tell my Lord and my Lady a nice greeting from you when I go back." Thoma smiled, Kazuha nodded and walked out with a wave.

Kazuha walked and said his last goodbyes to everyone he knew and saw on the way. He shortly made his way out of Inazuma to Konda Village. He also said his goodbyes there even though he didn't know so many people.

While wandering out of Konda Village, he began to hum and listen to the wind whilst walking to Ritou. After ten minutes, he reached Ritou and saw Beidou.

"Ah, kiddo, you're back! Didn't know I would see you so early here." Beidou put an arm around Kazuhas shoulder and smiled bright.

"I didn't know too, but Heizou made me realize to follow my dreams and not to stay in the past." Kazuha explained whilst Beidou listened.

"You mean the detective kid? Yeah, I think he's a great influence on you and also seems kind, i'm glad that you have friends here, kid." Beidou rubbed her fist in Kazuha's hair, Kazuha had to laugh.

"Captain, you're messing up my hair. Also, can I help you with anything since I'm here?" Kazuha asked.

"Haha, sorry, and yeah, we need help with transporting some boxes onto the Crux. There are some things Lady Ningguang herself needs." Beidou explained, and Kazuha nodded.

"Okay then, let's go, shall we?" He said being ready to help, Beidou nodded, and they made their way to the Crux.

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𝐊𝐚𝐳𝐮𝐡𝐚'𝐬 𝐏𝐎𝐕

Phew, carrying these boxes and other things were heavier than i thought it would be. Luckily, we got everything on board on time. The Captain said that we could depart, but she gave us one more day.

It was now evening, the sun had set behind the horizon and wasn't to be seen. The moon showed up, and the light beamed in the water. It was quiet, you only could hear the wind rushing. It was like music to my ears, you also could hear the sailors singing, because they were partying and drinking wine and bear.

I could've joined too, but I didn't handle Alcohol so well and had dozed off by now, even if I only had one or two drinks. I was sitting there on the railing looking into the ocean and humming songs. Somehow, I can't wait to go to Liyue again. Is it because it feels like my home there? Or is it just because of the people? I don't know, but I'll find out eventually.

I sighed while closing my eyes, and suddenly, a poem I wrote long ago came to mind again.

"Judgment is brought down. Through a merciless blade
Some dare to brave her.
In the end, they're just in her way
My dear friend was one of them
Brave and strong
A such a valiant soul
But now he's gone
I raced to stop it.
But alas, I was too late.
I fled, I couldn't bare it any longer. What expression was on his face?" I said the poem.

This poem I wrote was about Tomo's death... I miss him dearly, but if he was here, he would've told me to move on from him. But I just can't. And never will. He always will stay in my heart, even when I find someone else. I will always see Tomo in them.

It might break their heart, but in the end, they don't matter to me. But that's too cruel, no? And all that I can think about is, you. Maybe I should just move on and not think about the one I love so much. The past is past, and the present is now. So I should focus on that and nothing else.

I sighed as I stood up from the railing going down deck into my room, I opened the door and flopped down onto the bed. I didn't care if I was still dressed. I just wanted to sleep and forget the past as quickly as possible. Soon enough, my eyes started to get heavier, and eventually, I fell asleep.

Hopefully, in the morning I will smile and forget everything..

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𝙷𝚎𝚢 𝚐𝚞𝚢𝚜 𝚜𝚛𝚢 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚗𝚘𝚝 𝚞𝚙𝚍𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚎 𝚒𝚗 𝚊𝚠𝚑𝚒𝚕𝚎, 𝚒 𝚝𝚘𝚘𝚔 𝚊 𝚕𝚒𝚕 𝚋𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚔 𝚏𝚛𝚘𝚖 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚋𝚘𝚘𝚔 𝚌𝚊𝚞𝚜𝚎 𝚖𝚢 𝚒𝚍𝚎𝚊𝚜 𝚠𝚎𝚛𝚎 𝚐𝚘𝚗𝚎 𝚋𝚞𝚝 𝚒'𝚖 𝚋𝚊𝚌𝚔 𝚊𝚐𝚊𝚒𝚗 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚙𝚘𝚜𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚙 𝚗𝚘𝚠 𝚒𝚔 𝚒𝚝'𝚜 𝚗𝚘𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚋𝚎𝚜𝚝 𝚛𝚗 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚊𝚕𝚜𝚘 𝚜𝚞𝚙𝚎𝚛 𝚜𝚑𝚘𝚛𝚝 𝚋𝚞𝚝 𝚖𝚢 𝚒𝚍𝚎𝚊𝚜 𝚊𝚛𝚎 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚗𝚎𝚡𝚝 𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚙 𝚘𝚏 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚊𝚕𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚍𝚢 𝚜𝚘 𝚢𝚎

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