Love and Friendship is too Complicated for Koenma
Disclaimer: I do not own YYH or any of its characters being that they all belong to Yoshihiro Togashi. The only thing I do own in this drabble series is my OC Jasmine.
Chapter 2: Unrequited (Kuroko Sanada)
April 20th, 1983
Koenma sat in his office waiting patiently for Kuroko. It had been about a week since she announced her retirement from being a spirit detective to Spirit World. Kuroko had informed Koenma for her reasoning for doing so. Her steady boyfriend of two years, Shogo Sato had proposed to her.
Kuroko happily accepted being very much in love and wanting to spend the rest of her life with him. When she told Koenma about the engagement, the prince was very happy for her and he wished his retiring spirit detective and her fiancé a happy marriage full of love and happy and healthy children.
Even though Koenma was happy for Kuroko and Shogo, he didn't want to see her go. Kuroko was very good at her job and it would be a shame to lose her. He did find a replacement but, he wasn't due to start for the next week.
That wasn't the only thing on Koenma's mind, no, in fact, it wasn't just the fact that he would be losing his first spirit detective but, for another reason entirely. Over these last few years of having Kuroko work under his employment, he developed a crush on her.
She was so kind to him, made him laugh, often joked around with him and done so much for him and Spirit World. Nobody with the exception of Jorge knew of Koenma's crush on Kuroko, not even Kuroko herself and he was always determined to keep it that way.
The prince knew that nothing could ever happen between him and his young spirit detective so, just watching and admiring her from afar was enough for him. Also, if his father were to find out, Koenma would get a lecture from him stating that it wasn't proper for him to date any of his female employees. Not like he hadn't heard it from King Yama a million times before.
Suddenly there was a knock on his office door. Koenma snapped out of his thoughts and responded not taking his eyes off the current stack of paperwork he was working on.
"Come in the door is open."
The two pink and yellow double doors to the office opened and in walked Botan with 19 year old Kuroko Sanada. Botan cleared her throat and spoke to her currently pint sized boss who was engrossed in his paperwork, "Koenma sir, Kuroko is here."
Koenma stopped stamping and looked up from his work. Kuroko stood there with a bright and happy smile on her lovely face and the prince greeted her, "Hello Kuroko. How's the wedding plans coming along?"
The young spirit detective approached her boss's desk, "They're going great. I just picked up my wedding dress. Oh Koenma, it's so beautiful. I was going to bring it here so you could see it but, I forgot to bring it. Also, Shogo and I decided that the ceremony is going to be small with family and friends."
Koenma set his wooden stamping tool down on his desk. He just sat there and tried to keep his composure. The thought of Kuroko leaving was currently tearing him up inside and he didn't want her to see that.
Doing his best to hide his emotions, Koenma formed a smile on his cute chubby face, "Oh that sounds delightful."
Kuroko nodded, "It will be. Oh, I almost forgot."
She then reached into the back pocket of her jeans and withdrew what appeared to be a lovely cream colored envelope with a lovely pink ribbon tied around it to seal it shut. Kuroko smiled and handed it to him, "This is for you. Koenma, Shogo and I would love it if you can come to the wedding. You've done so much for me over these last few years and it's only right if you can be there."
Koenma held the wedding invitation in his small hands. He just stared at it debating if he should untie the pink ribbon to open it. He sighed and with shaking hands, he untied the pink ribbon and opened up the envelope to find a lovely homemade wedding invitation with pink roses made with pink construction paper on it.
Koenma opened the invitation and read the writing inside that was written next to the lovely engagement photo of Kuroko and her fiancé, Shogo Sato.
You are cordially invited to attend the joyous union of
Shogo Sato
Kuroko Sanada
On May 15, 1983
Staring at the invitation, Koenma felt a lump in his throat. He tried his hardest to hold back his tears but, one slid down his cheek anyway. Seeing that, Kuroko began to feel some concern for him.
"Koenma are you okay?"
Hastily wiping away the tear, Koenma took in a deep breath and replied, "I...I'm fine Kuroko. I'm just so happy for you and Shogo. Can I ask you something?"
The young spirit detective nodded, "Sure."
Trying to maintain his composure, Koenma asked, "Are you happy with him?"
Kuroko blinked her lovely dark eyes and answered truthfully, "Yes, yes Koenma, I am. Shogo makes me so happy. He's very sweet, funny, great to talk to and so much more. We also want the same things in life. I cannot think of anyone else I would like to grow old with."
Forming a small smile behind his pacifier, Koenma responded in a meek tone, "That's good. I'm glad that he makes you happy. You deserve the best Kuroko and I'm happy you have that with Shogo. I know he'll be a wonderful husband for you."
At Koenma's words, it finally dawned on Kuroko why her boss was behaving this way. She looked down at the floor for a minute and looked back up at Koenma. She didn't want to embarrass him for the feelings and emotions he was feeling right now.
She gave him a warm smile and broke the silence between them, "This is a whole lot more than me retiring as spirit detective huh?"
The currently pint sized prince blushed a deep red. He sat there speechless not knowing what to say. Kuroko lightheartedly chuckled, "Koenma, don't feel embarrassed. You were bound to feel that way about me eventually, given our friendship and all. But, please come to the wedding. Shogo said that he would love to meet you. Plus, if you decide to come, it will be a good send off for me."
Still speechless, Koenma sat there staring at Kuroko. He really wanted to come to the wedding and meet Shogo. From what Kuroko has said about her fiancé, Koenma guessed he was a wonderful guy. Finally finding his voice again, he responded, "I would love to come Kuroko. I wanna see you take your vows and your first steps at spending the rest of your life with the man of your dreams. I just want you to be happy."
"I am happy. What will make me even happier is if you come to the wedding. Please Koenma?"
He smiled and responded, "I'll be there. Thank you for all you've done for me and Spirit World. Kuroko, I...I..."
He didn't get to finish his sentence. Koenma put his small hand on his forehead. He began to cry not being able to hold back his emotions anymore. Kuroko felt completely heartbroken seeing the state that her boss was in.
She approached his desk and walked around it. She knelt down to his level and gave him a hug. Koenma responded hugging her back. He cried into Kuroko's shoulder as she tried to calm him down.
"Everything will be fine. Koenma please stop crying. I'm sure my replacement will be great like I was. I'll be alright. Shogo will take good care of me."
The small prince stopped crying and two broke their short embrace. He wiped his tears away with the sleeve of his shirt and sniffed, "I...I know. I love you Kuroko. I mean, you're my friend. I will miss you."
Kuroko just responded by giving him a warm smile. The two shared another hug and parted seconds later. Kuroko stood up and checked her watch, "Well, I'd better get going. Still have a lot more planning before the big day. Take care of yourself Koenma. Thank you for everything."
"I will. Goodbye Kuroko. I'll see you at the wedding."
Kuroko then left Koenma's office. When she left, she passed by her replacement, 15 year old Shinobu Sensui, just outside the office. The young teenager only gave her a curt nod and walked inside Koenma's office. Kuroko stopped in her tracks and stared at him. She could sense great power coming from Sensui but, she could also sense that he was somehow very fragile.
She really hoped everything would work out with him and Koenma. That following month, Kuroko married Shogo Sato. It was a small ceremony with just family and close friends but, it was still quite beautiful and meaningful for the couple. Sadly, Koenma was a no show.
Kuroko wondered why her former spirit detective boss didn't show up. She wondered if he was still upset by her departure. But, unbeknownst to her, Koenma still wanted to come but, he was forced to not attend.
The currently toddler looking prince sat locked in his bedroom, being forced to stay there against his will. His father had found out about his crush on Kuroko and as punishment for falling for not only a human woman but, for someone who had worked for him, he wasn't allowed to attend Kuroko's wedding and he was forbidden to ever see or speak to her ever again.
Koenma sat next to his bedroom window with tears slowly sliding down his cute chubby face. He would have much rather taken spankings over this. He sighed as he stared at the Spirit World landscape and said out loud, "I'm so sorry Kuroko. I'm so sorry. May you and Shogo have a wonderful marriage full of love and happiness for years to come. Goodbye and thank you."
~To Be Continued