The ring appeared rather harmless. A simple gold band, glinting in the sun. There was no inscription, no jewel, no fancy design. But to the person who held it, it was more precious than anything.

Sad brown eyes stared at the ring, holding it in the palm of his hand. The skin around the ring was tense, curling inwards as if in pain. In fact, the boy's entire body screamed of an inner pain he was keeping from the world.

His posture was impeccable, not a flaw in place. However, it seemed almost strained, every muscle in his back ready to spring into battle at any moment.

The boy's legs seemed ready to give out at any moment, as if even the slightest bit of wind could knock him over.

The boy's golden hair was unkempt, speaking of a lack of care for himself that could make any bystander weep.

But the worst part was his eyes.

Those sad, brown eyes filled to the brim with pain. Those glassy eyes, ready to shed a million tears if he even blinked. Those eyes that spoke of a loss; a loss from which he may never recover from.

Those eyes that said, 'I lost my most important person.' And indeed he had.

Akihito Kanbara had lost his bespectacled beauty.

And she was never coming back.

Hey! Sorry it's been so long. I hoped you enjoyed the story! Until next time!