Vol 1 Prologue (2/2)

Even though elegantly lying on the floor with severe cracks on its oil tank, SHADOW cla.s.sic 400 still ran its motor adamantly. It was as if waiting for a knight like me.

Having your hands held behind your body by a teenager in a white vestment, you lightly lowered your head.

”Do you not want to live, Yui-san?”

”I don't want to die. But in this world there are too many people that I cherish. I don't wish to see them die...If my death can save this world...it will be good.”

Your faint voice was carried away by the wind.

I can still thrive. I can still do something. I have a power hiding within me that can save you. Though without any evidence, I'm strongly convinced.

”I don't wish Yui-san to die either.”

You swung your head.

”Already, it's enough...really enough. I know that Kei-san is very gentle. So...stop it already.”

Though your face was covered by your bangs, you must be crying.

I started to remember every day that I spent with you.

Our impulsive encounter, the cla.s.sroom where you always sat beside me, the movies that we watched together, your shadow on the bridge when you quietly whispered your feelings and thoughts...

When I closed my eyes, every single scenario flashed in my mind with bright and vivid colours.

It was even more real than that. The distance was so short as if I could have touched it with my bare hand.

I made up my mind and determinedly said,

”I...It was pleasant to spend my time with you, Yui-san. Though I was messed up at times, I still think that our time was precious and pleasant. To this date did I found out that the days we spent together were priceless and irreplaceable. Therefore, I don't wish to lose those days. I will do whatever I can for them.”

You raised your head and looked at me.

Other than you, there was nothing I could see. Other than your voice, there was no sound that I could hear.

It was a world of us, we too, with flying snowflakes all over the place. I asked,

”...From now till onwards, are you still willing to live with me?”

Tears rushed from your eyes.

”Yeah...!”

You had a trembling voice, but you still replied staunchly.

Your simple reply was all that I need.

I fixed my mind — even if I will turn the world against me, I will still protect you.

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