𝒀/𝑵'𝒔 𝑳𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒄𝒚: 𝒀𝒖𝒋𝒊, 𝑴𝒚 𝑪𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝑶𝒃𝒔𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏

Episode XVIII: Enchanted Gaze

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Dear Diary,

I'm sitting here in my room, surrounded by silence. The only sound is the scratching of my pen on paper. I feel so lost, so consumed by my thoughts. I'm not in the mood for anything serious. Nothing. I can't even forget my past, even if I want. I regret, I really do. I can't believe how many people I have killed and sacrificed.

Tears prick at the corners of my eyes as I write these words. Memories I've desperately sought to bury now rise with stark clarity, taunting me with the ghosts of those I've lost. If Yuji ever finds out about my past, will he still love me? The question haunts me, its uncertainty a gnawing terror.

I don't want him to have me. Not only him, but everyone I love. I don't want to lose them.

[ Tear stain on the page]

But Yuji's love... it's different. His presence has always brought me solace, a fleeting escape from the shadows.

I will be leaving now for my shopping with Yuji. I hope I can move on from my past, and being with Yuji, it always helps. So, I think I should leave; Yuji would be waiting for me.

Bye for now.

Your friend,

Y/N

[ A small doodle of a broken heart in the corner of the page]

[ The diary closes with a soft creak, the words lingering on the page like a whispered secret.]

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As I entered my bathroom, the soft glow of the light enveloped me, casting a warm ambiance. The air was thick with lavender, but beneath it, my signature strawberry scent lingered. I wiped my face with a soft towel, calming my frazzled nerves. Resting my hands on the basin, I gazed into the mirror.

My ocean blue eyes sparkled, radiant with an otherworldly beauty, thanks to my six eye abilities. But as I closed my eyes, focusing on my soul, a transformation began. When I opened my eyes again, my six eyes had been replaced by demonic orbs, their dark patterns mesmerizing yet terrifying.

I felt a shiver run down my spine, gazing upon my darker self. I had promised myself never to unleash this power again, but the shadows whispered seductive promises of protection and control. With a heavy sigh, I closed my eyes once more, and my six eyes reasserted their dominance, banishing the demonic presence.

Exiting the bathroom, bright sunlight illuminated my bedroom. I applied lip gloss, accentuating the curves of my mouth. Gathering my pack and credit cards, I felt a fragile sense of normalcy. Stepping into the hallway, I spotted Yuji leaning against the railing, his eyes fixed on his phone.

Our gazes met, and I smiled, captivated by the way he made me feel. His eyes roamed over me, drinking in every detail, before shying away, a blush rising to his cheeks. "Lost in thought, or admiring the view?" I teased, my voice barely above a whisper.

Yuji's face deepened its crimson hue as he looked away. "What's taking you so long?" he asked, his voice laced with mock annoyance, but his eyes sparkling with warmth. I sauntered closer, my heels clicking on the marble floor, my strawberry scent wafting around me.