A Fighting Chance

not my story

"Promise me you'll run as far from Tokyo as possible," is the last thing Akaashi's mother says to him, a week before the city-wide screening. There's a certain hopefulness in her eyes, and Akaashi's hands curl into fists behind his back. "Promise you'll find somewhere safe, that you won't trust anyone with your life."
Akaashi tries. But eventually, he breaks all three promises.