The Secret Warrior

Someone Special

There was no one at Keiko's age in the town. There were only old grandmas/grandpas or uncles and aunts left behind to watch the house. Their children at her age already went to bigger cities to look for jobs and the only ones left are young children.

Soon, Keiko was feeling lonely. She had no friends she could come to since arriving to this town. She felt alone in this familiar yet unfamiliar place..

But one peculiar afternoon, her shop was very crowded and she couldn't manage it alone. This made her realize that she needed helpers and assistants but she couldn't find one.

"Ugh. I need help. But there is probably no one.."

But then, a hand appeared out of nowhere. She started helping by kneading and baking the dough skillfully.

Keiko looked up. She saw a girl looking just like her. Her eyes turned into crescents as she beamed at her happily.

Keiko was dazzled as she didn't know what to react.

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After that day was over, Keiko and the mysterious girl sat by the riverside watching the beautiful scene of the sun setting.

It looked very mesmerizing, the ombre effect given by all the colors shone on the river surface and reflected on their faces and snow-white legs. The afternoon breeze made the entire mood peaceful and serene.

"Thanks for helping me earlier! I'm very grateful" Said Keiko while looking at the sunset, while the smooth breeze made her hair flow like the calm streams in the river.

"It was nothing! In comparison to you! You brought luck to this town." says the mysterious girl in a cheerful tone as she smiled dazzlingly at Keiko.

"You think so? I did nothing.....it's just a coincidence" her face was written with confusion but she still felt a strange sense of pride and satisfaction as she replied.

As the night began to fall and the moon sparkled, the mysterious girl's eyes looked mesmerizing due to its deep blue shine that glowed like the stars in the dark night sky.

In the day her eyes are like pure ice of the north and at night they sparkle like the gems in the night sky. She was an enigma, a mystery. Making one filled with curiosity and wishing to approach and learn more about her.

Soon, both girls got up to say their goodbyes and went their separate paths. Keiko wanted to know more about her but she felt like now was not the time.

With that, their meeting came to a close.

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Keiko was very happy as she made a new friend, a friend as mysterious as her but she then suddenly realized she forgot to ask her name.

Kekio thought she could ask her the next day, but Alas caught up with work, so she forgot to ask her.

Days passed and Keiko's mood improved. Her sad days were over and her new friend was very understanding and cheerful.

They always go to the riverside after Keiko's work is finished and it always goes the same way as if it were in a loop.
"You are so lucky, Keiko. And you are so famous and loved by all and..." As the mysterious girl was saying this, Keiko interrupted her.

"Before you say anything - can I ask what is your name?" Keiko was curious and finally remembered to ask her. She made puppy eyes and looked incredibly adorable as she waited for the answer.

But it was already night and the mysterious girl got up to get ready to leave. She slowly turned her back towards her as she lightly stepped on the grass, producing a crisp refreshing sound at night.

"Ayuna" her voice lingered in the wind as it entered Keiko's ears. Her figure gradually disappeared as she was engulfed by darkness.

"Ayuna.." Keiko repeated the name in a mutter as she stared at that mysterious back.