I recently finishing watching xxxHolic: Kei and I'm working on catching up with the manga chapters. I wanted to write something because I really connected with this episode/arc, and I thought it gave a lot of insight into Doumeki and especially Himawari, as well as raising really interesting questions. What would you sacrifice for a friend? That's one thing I really like about this series; it's like a more serious version of that "would you rather…?" game. Even though priorities are removed to more supernatural kind of desire, what would you risk/sacrifice to get what you want?
Also, I like writing villanelles… :3 Anyway, I hope you enjoy it!
Is there any way he can be saved,
A friend running out of precious time?
After all is said and done, what price would you have paid?
I should not have gotten so close; I should not have stayed
And I know the fault is mine.
Is there any way he can be saved?
His life is worth more than the sacrifice I made,
The skin of my back forever torn in lines.
After all is said and done, what price would you have paid?
A companion is in need; who will come to his aid?
Whatever the price, to it, I am prepared to consign.
Is there any way he can be saved?
The expense of his survival I was able to defray;
For the blood he lost, I willingly surrender mine.
After all is said and done, what price would you have paid?
There is no desire that cannot be stayed
If you are prepared to pay the proper fine.
Is there any way he can be saved?
After all is said and done, what price would you have paid?