The Azur Key

Chapter 18: Specchio di Mare

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*Disclaimer* - I do not own the copyright or characters to Kingdom Hearts or Azur Lane

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*A/N* - Hello, long time no see! You've heard this song and dance before, so I'll cut it short and apologize for the wait. Things did not go as I planned and before you know it, I was left with no time to work on the chapter. Following this, I also have to pin a bit of blame on Writer's Block. That was quite an ordeal. It wasn't anything major, but I just seemed to find excuses for not writing. And then, when I did get to writing I managed to get great work done. Alas, that was soon followed up with good ole procrastination. Nevertheless, this story isn't going anywhere anytime soon. I still have crazy ideas in mind and interactions that'll leave poor Sora confused and conflicted with the ever-challenging task of understanding girls.

Moreover, I'd like to thank everyone for sticking around with me and this story for over two years now. It's seriously crazy to think that I've been working on this story since February 2022. Where has time gone? I also didn't want to do anything exceptional on the anniversary of this story because... I feel like I failed it in a sense. Not updating it as much and only having a handful of chapters. I need to do better and hope to do so, but then I remember that I'm only human and make errors. A bunch if I'm being frank. Therefore, I've rambled on long enough and will probably continue to do so at the end. Thanks again for checking this story out. Feedback is always a joy to read whether it's positive or negative. I like seeing my ridiculous story be viewed and liked by others. Take care and I hope you'll enjoy this chapter!

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*Music - Kingdom Hearts III OST - Little Lovely Moments*

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"Sora! You must try this!"

"I wouldn't do that if I were you... you have no idea what she put in there."

"Oh, hush you! You're ruining a good thing I have going for me."

"Shouldn't you taste what you just made? Where's Belfast when you need her?"

A cheerful bit of laughter was soon followed by a passionate woman's voice ringing out.

"Ah~ What do you think, Sora? Is your heart pounding at the realization that you are surrounded by fair maidens? Not to mention, one senorita is offering you a special drink made by her own hands. Will you accept her fair offer?"

The person who had said this was none other than the green-haired beauty, Littorio. She was also currently standing right next to Sora as he was sitting down at a small table placed on the deck of King George's ship. She kindly invited the boy to have some tea with her before they reached the waypoint to search for the lost girls.