The sisters of Asahina's family in Brother War Doujin

It was already early spring, and although the air was still cold, there was still a hint of warmth in it, especially in a quiet forest town, when you saw new buds of flowers, plants and trees under the sun, this feeling was particularly strong.

Eina, who was clutching Kiori's clothes and yawning as she walked, felt extremely comfortable all over, probably thanks to someone warming her bed last night.

A bowl of hot local specialty soba noodles came to a roadside stall, and Eina became more and more tired like a kitten who was full of food and drink, and even left it to the people around her to watch the road.

"What a handsome brother, are you traveling with your girlfriend during the holidays?" The aunt selling cakes by the roadside smiled brightly as she showed them the way.

"Well, thank you for your help." The pleasant male voice replied politely, and walked away holding the girl's hand.

"Oh, how polite you are, children from the city are just different..."

……

In the quiet depths of the town, almost completely in the forest, there is a shrine that has existed since no one knows when.

The sun shines scattered through the dense layers of leaves, insects and birds sing from time to time, and two young figures walk leisurely on the stone steps covered with moss and cracks, as if taking a walk.

"It's such a good place to draw..." The glimmer of light falling from the woods fell on the amber pupils, making it even more wonderful.

The girl looked up from under the ancient torii gate, blending in with this quiet place.

"That's right, it's also the first time I've seen such an ancient shrine..." Smiling, he took off a small leaf from her hair, and kissed her forehead.

"Speaking of which, Kiori looks so well-behaved, but she would actually do something like run away from home..."

"Even if I am described as being cute, I would feel a little sad, and it is correct to say that it is not cute, but so far there is no need for it."

The other party retorted calmly, while making sure that she was indeed in good condition before leading her to continue walking, just like a boyfriend.

"Well... don't care about these details. Compared to this, you really don't care about the results of the exam at all. You won't be able to go back before the results are announced..." After all, a certain person has not waited for him to celebrate at home after the exam The banquet abducted her.

"Brother Jing will take care of this kind of thing, there is nothing to worry about." This person really has no guilt...

The quiet shrine looks like there are no people there, but the neatly arranged rows of ema shelves allow people to peek into the lively scene.

"May I succeed in confessing to him tomorrow..."

"I hope the work will go smoothly, and the salary will be increased in the coming year..."

"May that child's illness recover soon..."

"..."

Row by row, one by one, each wish is different, and they are all quietly put together, praying to the gods who don't know whether they exist or not.

"...Don't Eina like these?" He gently stroked Ema with his slender fingers with well-defined bones. Under the light blue hair was a delicate side face, just like a beautiful picture scroll.

"Even if there is a god, there is no reason for it to be bored and come to fulfill people's wishes... What can be realized has always been decided by people themselves. If it cannot be realized, no matter how much you pray, it will be futile..."

"Yeah, just like when she left, no matter how much I prayed, the ending was still so cold and desperate," Kiori would turn to look at her, "So this time I won't pray to anything anymore, as long as the You'll be my thing."

"In this way, no one can take you away from me... right..."

……

...are they lovers?

There is no confession, no shyness, no vows to eachother, and no longing for the future together...

All they have is the present where they can still touch each other and breathe intertwined, that's all.

That's all, can this emotion be called "love"... No one can give an answer, and of course, they don't need any answer.

……

On the way back, Eina was carried on the back by Kiori, and her physical strength was already at the limit of being able to walk so far to the shrine in the deep forest, so it was more intentional than bragging.

Of course, he smiled softly as she put her arms around Kiori's shoulders.

Can't tell if it's love or not, but what does that matter.

"...Hey, Kiori..." Just lying on his shoulder, the girl looked a little bored.

"Huh?" His steps were small but steady, and he turned his face slightly to meet a pair of clear eyes.

"...What kind of feeling is happiness, do you know..." She said with a little confusion.

"...It's hard to say what kind of feeling it is," Qizhi thought for a while, and said, "I only know how painful it was when I lost it, and I must have been so happy at that time..."

"Then I'm afraid I'll never know what it feels like..." The girl's tone could not be described as sad, but with a little regret.

"That's fine, I don't want you to experience the pain of loss either..." He smiled wryly as if mocking himself.

"..." She left, this person must taste this kind of taste again...

……

There is no need to kill time, and time passes quickly. At night in the small town, you can see the covered starry sky in the city. Under the faint light, she leaned against his arms quietly with a pale face.

Warm palms caressed her cheeks, bringing away the faintly oozing cold sweat, once, again, the weak agitation made irregular noises, as clear as if it was about to break out of the shell in the silent night.

Supporting her soft body and her weak breath, Qi Zhi knew what she was doing at no moment than now. He took her away, left the hustle and bustle, and also left the machines and medicines that supported her last bit of vitality...

But he did it anyway.

Because he also knew clearly that he could not save her, whether it was body or soul.

……

"...Do you really want to?"

"Of course!"

……

She is willing to exchange, and use every remaining minute and every second to exchange this short freedom.

The author has something to say:

Moved before the holiday, the things in my hands were too heavy, and I couldn’t carry anything else

The book that wrote the various sub-ending processes before is glorious and cannot be brought back.

And the photos I took don't know why they disappeared

Although relying on memory, I still have a little impression

Alas, I can only write by instinct. . .

My little prince really wants to give him a big kiss on the cheek! (cross out)