Warning: this book's focus is drawn to a character who hints themes of depression and self-harm. The idea of the story is to present the experience of learning to understand and comfort someone through these struggles. So while these themes are cont...
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"Mom? Mom! Dad! You're back!" I cheered with joy to see Mom and Dad back.
"Sorry, we were gone for a little longer than usual. Are you feeling alright?" A handsome young man asked.
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"I'm ok. I just caught a cold, that's all," I lied.
"Aww. Don't worry. We're here now so we'll look after you," Luna told me.
"Thanks... why were you gone for so long?" I asked.
"Things got a little rough," Yukine replied.
"Right..." I mumbled in confusion.
"So, you've met a boy, Luka?" Luna asked.
"Huh?! H-how did you-"
"Infinity came to us and told us himself," Luna told her.
"He... what? But how?" I asked.
"Luka, how much do you know about that boy?" Luna asked.
"You wouldn't believe me," I mumbled.
"Try us," Yukine laughed.
"He's... made of magic. But his feelings are so much deeper than that. He wants to be found. Saved. He's lived through life a thousand times over. He hurts himself to end the pain. Yet he's so used to it that it hardly affects him. At the end of the day... he just wants to feel something. Anything. I-I tried to help him... but... it didn't work... I've only got him mad at me multiple times," I shamefully mumbled.
Luna and Yukine shared a hesitant look.
"Luka, do you believe in Demons?" Luna asked.
"Huh? What do you mean? Well... I know someone who claims he's a demon. He's named Kyo. But... I suppose I could believe anything at this point," I told them.
"In that case, maybe it's time to explain the other world," Luna mumbled.
