Cross-posted on Ao3 [StarlightWriting] Life is fickle when you've lived it a hundred or so times. Yet, this may be the life they were waiting for. When Onimaru Nukumi is born, things change and don't at the same time. "" "I want you to promise me something, Nukumi." Her mother requests, tone more of a demand than the gentle way a mother should address their daughter. Uncaring of her treatment, Nukumi nods. "Anything, Okaasan." The woman smiles a disgusting thing, wide and uncanny. "Good, child-" She praises, patting her head in what was meant to be an endearing manner, except for the dull pain that blossoms from the point of contact. "-You will protect Yuuji. Any harm to befall him is a fault on your part." ""
14 parts