DISCLAIMER: ALL THE NABARI NO OU CHARACTERS BELONG TO NABARI NO OU PRODUCERS AND MANGA-KA, AND JUST USED HERE FOR THE PURPOSE OF A FAN FICTION. ALL THE OTHER CHARACTERS HERE ARE OF THE AUTHOR, AND ANY RESEMBLANCE TO ANOTHER'S IS COMPLETELY A COINCIDENCE.
Prologue
(This prologue shows the part where Yoite disappeared. I modified it slightly so it would look semi-original to this fanfic)
Yoite is sitting on his rocking chair, patiently waiting for Raimei, Kouichi, and Gau. He was eating an onigiri, accompanied by his favorite drink, now made by Miharu, lemonade.
Beside him on the floor sat Miharu, solemnly reading a book. Both of them felt a very peaceful atmosphere, until Yoite finished eating and asked Miharu to take the cup and trash away. "Miharu, after finishing those, could you please bring me the scarf I'm knitting?"
Miharu nodded in happiness, because his friend was a little energetic even though he's now disabled. "Okay then," said Miharu.
After Miharu was gone, Yoite sat back. He looked at the sky and thought, I'm so glad I'm able to meet you Miharu...a very good person. With this, his head dropped and he closed his eyes, smiling. Goodbye, Miharu. I'm sorry I won't be able to say farewell to you, or stay by your side. He then slowly disappeared, leaving sparkles and his clothes behind.
Miharu finished washing the cup and throwing the trash, and went to get the unfinished scarf. But as he glanced outside, he couldn't see Yoite's head. He headed outside, holding the scarf tightly, and found that no one sitting on the chair, except Yoite's clothes. He was utterly shocked...he fell to the ground and tears welled up in his eyes. He took the clothes and embraced it with the scarf, and for a few moments he stayed like that. Then he shook his tears away, and whispered, "So...you already disappeared, Yoite,". He stood up, still embracing the scarf and clothes. he looked at the sky and said, "I will never forget your existence...I will remember you...forever."
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Raimei, Kouichi, and Gau were heading to Thobari-sensei's house, where Yoite and Miharu are. When they were nearing, they saw sparkles going up the sky. Raimei was surprised. "Are those stars? But it's too early for stars," she remarked. Kouichi was also surprised. "No, that's not it...could it be that...?" They all ran quickly, and when they arrived, they saw Miharu looking up the sky, embracing Yoite's clothes and scarf. Gau rushed to him. "Why are you embracing Yoite-kun's clothes?"
Miharu slowly faced him. He was smiling, but his eyes showed a great despair and sadness. "He already...disappeared." he said, and went back to the house.
The three were shocked. Raimei was the first to react after the traumatizing words of Miharu. "What is the meaning of this? Yoite is doing just fine yesterday!" she wailed. Kouichi calmed her, and said, "The one to worry about now is Miharu, not the one who passed away. Since Yoite is the source of Miharu's happiness and energy the past few days, maybe Miharu will be back to his cold and indifferent self,"
"No, no! This shall not be allowed!" protested Raimei. She tried to go inside the house, but the two stopped her. "Miharu doesn't need comforting right now, I think. Just let him be by himself and think about the incident." Gau told her.
Hanabusa-san saw the three of them outside, and invited them in for tea and bread.
