𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙥𝙚 | 𝘢𝘬𝘪 𝘩. ᯓ ᡣ𐭩

042. | ᴏɴᴄᴇ ᴀɢᴀɪɴ

"Touko! You're here!"

Touko's steps halted as she heard a familiar voice calling out to her. It was a voice that made her heart skip a beat, a voice that she recognized instantly.

She spun around, searching the landscape around her for the source of the voice. Her eyes scanned the area, taking in the rolling hills and the sparkling lakes.

She had been transported to a realm of unparalleled beauty and light. This new world was bathed in a soft, celestial glow that seemed to emanate from every corner, casting a gentle and soothing radiance over everything it touched. The landscape unfolded before her in a series of peaceful, rolling hills that stretched as far as the eye could see, covered in lush, verdant fields that swayed gently in an unseen breeze.

Interspersed throughout this idyllic scenery were sparkling streams that meandered lazily through the countryside, their crystal-clear waters reflecting the light in a dazzling display of colors. Crystal-clear lakes dotted the landscape, their surfaces so pristine that they mirrored the heavens above. The air was imbued with a freshness that was almost intoxicating, carrying with it the sweet, heady fragrance of countless flowers in full bloom. Each breath Touko took was filled with the essence of this serene paradise, a reminder of the boundless beauty and tranquility that now surrounded her.

She marveled at the beauty around her, her heart filled with a deep sense of peace and serenity. It was as if all the pain and suffering of her earthly life had been lifted from her shoulders, replaced with this glorious, heavenly realm.

She wandered through the fields, feeling the warmth of the sun on her skin and the softness of the grass beneath her feet. The world around her was like no other she had ever seen before, a place of endless beauty and tranquility.

Touko walked slowly and gently through the fields, her eyes drinking in every detail of the beautiful place she found herself in. The grass was a soft, vibrant green beneath her feet, and butterflies of every color fluttered around her, their wings adding splashes of brightness to the landscape.

She took in the crystal-clear streams, the lakes that shimmered in the light, and the rolling hills that seemed to stretch on for miles in every direction. It was a place of peace and tranquility, and every step she took further lifted her spirits.

She paused for a moment, looking up at the sky above her. It was a deep, clear blue, free of clouds or impurities. The sun overhead was warm and gentle on her skin, its light illuminating everything in a soft, golden glow. She took a deep breath, breathing in the fresh, clean air, when she suddenly heard a new voice, a softer one.

"Touko? Is that you, darling?"

Her heart skipped a beat as she heard the familiar voice behind her. She turned, her eyes widening as she saw her family standing in front of her, their faces filled with love and warmth.

Her mother, with her gentle eyes and kind smile, stood in the front. Her father, with his strong yet compassionate bearing, stood beside her. And behind them, her little brother Kaito and her little sister Itsumi, each with their own unique beauty and charm, stood with identical expressions of joy and affection.

Touko's heart ached with a mixture of happiness and sorrow as she stared at her family, her eyes wide with wonder. She had longed to see them for so long, and now, here they were, standing right in front of her in all their beautiful, glowing glory.

A lump formed in her throat as tears welled up in her eyes. It was a moment of bittersweet joy, a moment that she had both longed for and feared for so many years.

She took a step forward, her heart swelling with love and gratitude. The sight of her family, all looking at her with such love and kindness, filled her with a sense of peace and contentment.