Winter, as its usual wont, had come and gone, making way for the spring rains. While everyone else stayed inside, a young male stayed outside. He wasn't worried about getting sick. He hadn't been sick for a very long time, thanks to his father's youkai heritage.
Since everyone was inside, bemoaning the rain, he tilted his head back and allowed himself the tiniest of smiles. Then, like a pup, he started to splash around, the mud splattering the crimson of his clothing.
Rainy, spring days were his favourite.