My name is Sasaki Rin, a previously third-year student. Living in the crowded city of Tokyo. Schooling in the day and working at night. I do have friends but I rarely go out with them to hang out. I thought it was a waste of money. I worked my hardest so that I could go to a proper university after I graduated in the third year.Day by day, things are the same. Spring, summer, fall, and winter. One year could loop around and nothing significant is truly happening in my life. I felt like I was some kind of side character in a story.I sigh upon realizing.Passing by a theater in the shopping mall. I turned my head toward a movie poster. Staring at the actors and actresses who seemed to be of the same age as me.They are so lucky in life… Pretty faces, people like them, and more importantly, they have goals fulfilled in life already. Their life has direction. Only a few people were able to live in a dream. I’m sure I’m not one of them.Comparing myself to them is unhealthy for my mental
I was waiting for him… I’m always waiting for him. He is my beacon of hope in dark times. I won’t give my heart to anyone but him. I’ behave myself and wait for him. In the same window facing the entrance gate. I’m sure he will visit be and take my hand like he promised.Two years have passed since Rin left with a promise to return. He would return to take my hands away from the mansion. Seasons had changed. The war was already over. The human empire won against the dark lord's army. The threat of the dark lord was gone and a new era had begun.I was sitting in my usual seat beside the window, enjoying my book and a cup of tea. After I took one sip, I turned my head and looked out the window, looking at the garden ahead at the entrance gate.I was waiting for his return.I don't know what is taking him so long. Two months had passed when the dark lot was defeated. Rin was supposed to come back there as he promised.Just having the thought of him already finding another girl to love su
Memory link…Memories of Belle were channeled into my vision by watching them like some sort of movie. Sad memories of her childhood. The loneliness, trauma, and crime. Most importantly, the love she lost.My vision got watery and feelings ran through my heart. Heavy feelings are enough to make someone dragged into insanity for hundreds of years.Belle is waiting for Rin, believing that he will come back. She had already lost the sense of time and didn’t even remember how she died. Right now, that isn’t important.Belle is continuously crying, tears continue to flow endlessly. Big tears she tried to wipe the gushes out.With the help of her levitation ability. She made me float and gave me a proper landing on the floor.“I remember everything… Rin… Everything that happened in the past. The people I killed all of them... There is no way of saving me.”Belle murmured.I’m puzzled about what I’m supposed to do. I don’t even know if she is on the good side or the evil side. Her actions ar
I gently opened my eyes. Turning my glance to my surroundings. Above was an endless night without a light. As I sat up, I found that I was located in a gloomy, dimly-lit forest.What is this place?I died and purified on earth. My soul goes to the afterlife. Judging from what this place looks like, this must be hell... I’m sure heaven doesn’t have this depressing scenery.I deeply make sigh. Relieving myself, I put my hand on my bosom. The woods dance together with the blow of a chilling breeze. It was cold, but it didn’t affect my body that much. The freezing sensation doesn’t last a second on my skin.“I had better look for someone in this place.”I said and began walking aimlessly.The forest seems to be endless.There was a fresh water river where I could drink and quench my thirst. On the tree, unfamiliar fruits that I didn’t know existed hung waiting to be harvested. I took one fruit and took a bite without hesitation.“This apple-looking fruit tastes like a banana… It is intere
“Fuwwaaaa~”I released a satisfying sound as I dipped myself in the perfectly warm water of a hot spring.I’m back in Crimonia city to take a break from all the stress I’ve been suffering these past days. The best way to relax is to indulge myself on a hot spring trip.Shaymi has never been in one before. A hot spring trip would be a great experience for her.Currently shaking in fear. Shaymi looked at me with eyes about to cry.“Is this okay, Konoha? Am I going to be boiled?”“Don’t worry, it's not that hot… Dip your toe little by little and before you know it you’re gonna feel your body in heaven.”Her eyes were telling that she trusted me. She dipped her toe first. Followed by her body little by little.“See? It's not that hot, right?”“The temperature is just perfect… My body feels like melting… Waaa…”Shaymi is beginning to understand how great the hot spring was.From my recollected memories, I remember that I often visited a hot spring before. Looking at my reflection. I’m alwa
It has been hundreds of years since it was built. The magnificent towering structure. Once said to be the pinnacle of architecture in the entire world, the demon king's castle.Hundreds of years had already passed, yet the castle was standing tall. Surrounded by tall spiky walls, visitors like us were only allowed to see its greatness from afar.Ever since the war hundreds of years ago, the demon capital has become open for everyone to visit. This is the first step for people living in this world for peace.“Hey, low-level monster, bring us some drinks.”A knight is called a goblin.The goblin hastily ran with a bunch of mugs in his hands. I’m impressed by his ability to hold the mugs all at once. One of the knights played fun on him and tripped his legs. The poor goblin crashes to the ground with a loud “thud” followed by the craReng sound of breaking glass.“Hahahahahaha”Loud laughs echoed in the bar. Other monsters and demons turned glares toward them. The knight became conscious
Shaymi was immediately thrown inside a huge carriage. Her hands and feet were tied. Her mouth was covered with silk. Frightful, Shaymi turned her glance toward the kidnappers.“Ho… Ho… Ho… We have got plenty of great deals between us. We have got a rare girl with holy magic and plenty of beastmen children. Selling them, we’re going to be extremely rich… Finally, I won’t be playing with those silly puppets on the streets.”The spider monster said.“This is all because of me… I demand a high share of the money.”The old drunk man said as he chugged down a bottle of liquor.Shaymi has her pupils gotten little seeing the old drunk man. Because this old man is the same man she just helped moments ago. Her kindness was replaced by evil deeds.Did I help the wrong person?Shaymi thought, looking at the old man.“You’re being so demanding of a human.”The spider said.“What are you… Urggg…”Silk embraced the old man’s neck. Steadily constricting down. The drunk man struggles with his life. He
Dark and frightening surroundings, that’s how I am going to describe the surroundings I’m in right now. Screams of pain, howls of monsters, cries, and the silent sound produced by the once one how who already lost hope in their eyes. I’m brought inside an underground facility filled with cages.The carriage stopped moving.Monsters took us and put us on the ground. I’m the only one who seems to be a human. Two beasts, men, kids, and a small demon beast.A thin man approached us with a smile, ear to ear. He has a long nose and is wearing a tuxedo.He turned his gaze toward us. Inspecting every inch of our body. After the inspection, he turned his head to the spider monster with confusion.“A human kid as a slave… I bet this kid can’t even cook. She would be useless. The only one who will buy her is an ugly scumbag who likes harassing little girls when underage… I’ll give you five hundred gold coins for everyone.”“Just a five hundred gold coins? Mister Nux, please hear me out… warriors