Tainted Innocence [Tyki Mikk]

Prologue

"Hey guys...if you had a wish, just one wish, what would you wish for?"

"Huh? Just one? That's so little!"

"Only one?"

"Yeah. Just one."

"Does it count if I ask for more wishes with that one wish?"

"No, it doesn't."

"Oh, bummer..."

"If it's only one wish...then...I would like to be rich."

"Hah? What kind of dream is that?"

"I don't know, that's just my greed talking. My real wish is to live peacefully."

"That's actually a pretty noble wish."

"Shut up."

"A wish...to hang out with you guys more."

"Heh, what a good spirit you have."

"That's a nice thought. What about you?"

"Hm...maybe to eat good food?"

"You're not sure?"

"Nah, not really. It's hard to pick out what I want the most."

"That's alright. And you?"

"My wish...is for us to be together forever."

"...you're a sweet kid."

"Don't worry, we won't leave you behind or anything."

"Yeah, we'll stay together like we always do."

"They're right! We'll always stay together, so don't worry!"

"What about your wish? You were the one who asked, right?"

"Mhmm. My wish...hm...I guess it's to..."

"To?"

"...to stay friends and make good memories together. To trust each other."

"That's more than one wish, you know..."

"They're parts of the same wish. Isn't that what being friends mean?"

"I guess."

"Hehe, I think we all have similar wishes! Let's do our best to fulfil them!"

"Aren't we already doing that?"

"Yeah, but...! More memories and happy times!"

"Sure, sure."

"Okay, okay..."

"Come on, let's do our best today, too!"

"O-oi! Hey! Don't drag me!"

"Hey! Wait up!"

However, at that time, our words were naïve. We didn't know what would happen.

If only we were aware of why those wishes never came to be.