A Single White Hibiscus (Pearl x Rose)

16. Life Should Be Good Now

I followed Rose's lead into rebellion and faked Pink Diamond's shattering in front of her entire entourage. So, life should be good now, right?

Wait.
Wait, it shouldn't be like this.
We're supposed to become all free and happy from what we did—but why?
Why did everyone get corrupted, except a few handful of us?
Wasn't this the right thing?
Don't we all deserve a happy ending?
Do not stare at me like that. That's not what I asked for, you little me. Are you making me feel guilty? I'll lock you inside my deep unconsciousness.
Yes, this was the right thing—because "Rose" is happy now. It hurts a little, but it's all good. It's ok.
I think.

...I think, we all deserve a soft epilogue. I mean, this world. This conflicting, painful, mysterious, beautiful world. People get hurt here.