Anime: Ashura from Killing Akame

Myne is gone.

I was fooled by Tatsumi while I was in a daze.

I completely forgot the anger I felt at the beginning.

Only sweetness remains.

On the sofa, Chi Tong returned to his usual calmness, and it was impossible to tell whether he was happy or angry.

She stared at Tatsumi quietly, wondering what she was thinking.

The sunlight shone through the gaps in the curtains onto her body, adding a touch of warmth to her.

Tatsumi sat next to Akame, looked at the window through which the sunlight penetrated, and asked a question.

"Akagami, selfishness or selflessness, which one do you think is more important?"

When Akahime heard what Tatsumi said, her crimson pupils trembled.

She knew that Tatsumi's question had a hidden meaning.

The deeper meaning is: sister and the people.

If she was a little more selfish, she could stay in the imperial capital with her sister and have fewer worries.

If she had been more selfless, she would have stood against her sister and drawn her sword against her in order to liberate the people.

"I have no idea."

After a long silence, Chi Tong slowly uttered these words, her eyes revealing a hint of confusion and bewilderment.

The sunlight from the window shone on her face, casting a faint halo, but it could not dispel the doubts in her heart.

She looked at Tatsumi with hope, hoping that he could give her an answer.

Tatsumi met Akame's eyes, resting his chin on one hand, a thoughtful gleam in his eyes.

“In fact, there is no absolute answer to this question.”

“Selfishness and selflessness are both part of human nature and have their own value and meaning.”

“Selfishness is one of the instincts of human nature. It drives us to pursue our own interests and happiness and is the driving force for our survival and development.”

"Selflessness is a more noble quality. It enables us to pay attention to the interests and needs of others and be willing to give and sacrifice for others."

"Excessive selfishness can also cause us to ignore the feelings and needs of others, or even hurt others."

"But being too selfless can hurt yourself."

Lying on the sofa with his back, Tatsumi looked a little melancholy.

"Selfishness and selflessness are opposites. How can a person live selfishly and selflessly at the same time?"

"Just like currency, banknotes are square and coins are round. It is impossible to have something that is both square and round."

"But..." Tatsumi changed the subject and continued.

"We don't necessarily have to pursue the best of both worlds, we can switch appropriately."

"For example, coins are easy to carry around and use, and can be used when making small purchases."

“Although paper money has a regular shape and is easy to store, it is particularly important in certain situations when large transactions or quick settlement are required.”

“Money comes in many forms, and each has its own value and meaning.”

"Just like the choices we face in life, there is no absolute right or wrong, only suitable and unsuitable."

Tatsumi paused, looking at Akame with deep eyes, "And we must learn to make the best choice for ourselves at the right time. There is no need to pursue perfection too much, because perfection itself does not exist."

Akame fell into deep thought after hearing what Tatsumi said.

She recalled her past experiences, the mistakes she made because of selfishness, and the touching moments and growth she gained because of selflessness.

“Selfishness and selflessness are not opposites, but can be transformed into each other.”

"You don't have to be obsessed with killing your sister for the sake of selflessness, and you don't have to worry about selfishness affecting selflessness."

He continued, each word full of power, as if to dissolve Akame's inner struggle and confusion one by one.

"Selfishness and selflessness are not isolated concepts," Tatsumi said softly, his voice gentle but firm. "They are two sides of our human nature, contradictory yet interdependent."

"Each of us has our own desires and needs, which is a selfish side. But at the same time, we also have a selfless heart that cares about others and thinks about others. The key is that we must learn to find a balance between the two, so that selfishness and selflessness can transform into each other and together constitute our complete humanity."

As Akame listened to Tatsumi's words, the confusion in her heart seemed to gradually dissipate.

She began to understand that selfishness and selflessness are not incompatible, but can be integrated and promote each other.

She no longer had to sacrifice her sister in her selfless pursuits.

There is no need to worry anymore that your selfishness will undermine your selflessness.

"Red pupil..."

Tatsumi stroked Akame's cool cheek with his palm and stared at her with a gentleness like a spring breeze.

"If you're really confused, I can help you."

"You are responsible for selflessness, and I am responsible for selfishness."

"Akagi, you should understand that it is not difficult to do this with my ability."

Giving is the most affectionate confession.

Akame's ruby-like, sparkling pupils trembled violently, as if touched by some strong emotion.

Every word mentions love, yet every word is about love.

Although the word "love" was not explicitly mentioned in Tatsumi's words.

But every word and every look is filled with deep and willing dedication.

Akahime closed her eyes gently, feeling the warmth and strength transmitted by Tatsumi, feeling this real, pure emotion without any impurities.

"Tatsumi, why are you so nice to me?"

Akahime asked very seriously.

She recalled the scene when they first met.

At that time, Tatsumi was still a young and timid boy.

When faced with the cruelty of killing for the first time, I seemed so helpless and frightened.

He was covered in smelly blood, but he still tried hard to pretend to be fearless.

That funny and stubborn look.

She couldn't help laughing out loud.

later...

As time went by, we experienced many ups and downs together.

The laughter and playfulness of stealing potatoes in the kitchen...

A warm moment of grilling fish together by the river at night...

And feeding each other from time to time in ordinary life...

Finally, that morning, the two of them made a promise to each other not to forget each other...

These seemingly insignificant moments have unknowingly accumulated into deep and precious memories between her and Tatsumi.

Even Akahime herself did not realize that these memories had been deeply engraved in her heart and became her most precious treasure.

She found herself cherishing the time she spent with Tatsumi more and more, and enjoying sharing every moment of her life with him more and more.

......

The wind sneaked in, blowing the girl's long black hair... and her numb and confused heart.

The light falls gently, soft and warm, it penetrates the clouds and illuminates the whole world.

The light fell perfectly on the boy's face, casting a layer of golden glow on his face which was slightly tilted at forty-five degrees.

Three parts indifference, three parts self-confidence, and four parts peace.

"why?"

The boy lowered his eyes slightly, gazing at the girl in front of him affectionately and intently.

His voice was sincere and firm, as if carrying endless emotions and beliefs.

"Every flower has its own fragrance."

He spoke slowly, and every word seemed to flow from the bottom of his heart after careful consideration.

"Just because..."

"You are so beautiful."