Prolouge

Finally... I was born for you. You are me and I am you, so why am i so attracted to you? I had my chance to talk to you at that time when we were alone together in that world inside the television. Yes, we talked there for days, since I am you I know how you felt and how you really are, I felt it... you were scared. But I wonder... did you have any idea on how I felt that moment? I am you yet I developed my own emotions, before I knew it, I was already intoxicated by you. Oh how I wish you'd forever stay by my side. I dream of the day that I am once again given a chance to manifest my feelings in a physical form, so that I may hold you in my arms. I dream of this everyday... for I am your shadow, I am Kage Naoto Shirogane.

"Ungh..." My eyes were closed but something was glimmering. This has never happened before, well once, but what's going on? "Is this light?" I muttered to myself.

I was correct. I was lying on a bench in the centre of what seems to be a park. "W-wha!?" I gasped in amazement, I raised my hand in level with my eye, I stared at it... no, I was spacing out. I used the same hand to pinch my cheek. I don't know why I did that, maybe to check if I was dreaming. But then I realized, it's impossible for me to dream. It was once, but since my fall that gift was already robbed off me.

Anyway, I sat up and noticed that just beside me was a pond. I decided to check it out. I had no interest in looking at the fishes there, that would be ridiculous, but rather I wanted to see my reflection on the water's surface. I dragged myself there, it was hard for me to stand up and I could barely walk. My limbs which only experienced walking for a month were already crying at me half way there.

Upon reaching there I immediately glanced at the face that appeared to greet me. And there I was. I was wearing a blue hat as before, white scientist robe and a blue blouse underneath with matching yellow necktie around my neck.

"I- I'm alive..." These were the first words that came out of my mouth to the real world I was just born in. Everything around me was real but I am not certain. The face in the water was mine, so… why am I blushing? I reached out to the face as she in turn reached out to me. Upon reaching the surface of the water ripples created by my touch distorted the image and for the first time I felt the sensation 'coldness' on the tip of my index finger.

I retreat my arm from the water as I wanted to see my own reflection again. The face in front of me looks so clueless and naïve. It's truly pitiful, yes this is self pity. I was just born and I don't know what to do. Here I am staring at myself on the pond clueless of my purpose. I tried to recall my last memory from before darkness claimed me. Ah yes, the feeling of Seta's sword on my right shoulder slicing across the body to my left thigh. I didn't feel pain that time but rather relief, that I will not be able to hurt her again. From there I supposedly became another being named Sukuna Hikona and protected her.

I stood up and walked away from the pond heading east where the exit of the park was. People looked at me, some giggled, some glanced away, some smiled at me and some just plainly stared. What was it that made me stand out? It couldn't be my scientist robe could it? Regardless I continued my way. But to where? I have some memories inside me, no not of my own but rather my true self's memories. Her precious memories of grandfather and Seta, yes all of them. I know where I am and not surprisingly I knew where my house was. But I can't go there, for a reason that I am not her even though I am technically her. What was my purpose of existing again anyway?

I found myself walking in an alleyway, filled with dirt and nothing more. It was starting to get dark. If I had a watch I'd say it's already 9 pm in the evening. I was already tired, my feet which were just new to walking were already rebelling against me. I leaned with my hands on a wall for support. Where am I going to go?

Groan…

I felt my stomach rumbling. So this is the sensation of hunger. I remembered back before I stayed with her inside that world without getting hungry, this truly is a first for me. My head is also getting weary and I felt my vision blur. I had my back on the wall as I slid down and sat on the cemented ground. I guess this will be my bed for tonight. I am currently a lost little girl with nowhere to go to.

I felt my eyes close involuntarily. Am I falling asleep? Yes it was a tiring day, all I did was walk around aimlessly. I could barely lift my hand and my feet wont obey my command to get up. I was about to surrender and succumb to sleep but then I see a blurry hand reach out to me.

"Get up what are you doing here?!" A voice scolded me as the hand pulled me by my arm and helped me up.

"H-huh?" I wondered who it was since my vision hasn't completely returned yet. I found some energy left to rub my eyes.

"Naoto!" The voice shouted. Was he referring to me? I barely forgot about my appearance. I am Naoto through and through except for my eyes.

"Who's there?" I asked as I searched the memories inside me for a match.

"Can't you tell?" The voice asked teasingly. I felt a soft caress on my hair then on my cheek.

"Se-ta?" I said weakly as my vision focused finally.

"Correct!" He cheered. "Not surprised?" He sounded disappointed. "I'll be staying here again!"

"Oh I see," I replied. It seems he doesn't recognize me.

"Why are you sitting on the street like that?" He asked with a worried expression on his face.

"Ungh…" What should I tell him? I panicked. It wouldn't be the best idea to tell him about my identity as a shadow.

"I know! Why not stay with me for the night in the Dojima's?" He insisted then carried me in his arms.

"N-no!" I gasped. Instantly the feelings for Seta inside me reacted. Were these my feelings? Anyway I started to panic more almost restless.

"Why not?" You are my girlfriend after all.

"H-hai…" I surrendered. It was only going to be a night anyway. Nothing should go wrong… I hope…