Promise to You

by elevenharbor

A story about cherished friendships, a mother's redemption, a father's undying love, and a forgotten promise made under a particular willow tree. Told in 100 words. [Prequel to "The Moon is Beautiful"]

9. Sharing is caring

- 9. Sharing is caring -

Kagome looked at the sullen boy beside her and pouted. She didn't like seeing her friend upset.

She thought of something to cheer him up, brightening as an idea popped in her head. She reached for her pocket and pulled out a bag of assorted sugar candies.

"Don't be sad!" She soothed, while placing the small bag of colorful candies in Sesshōmaru's hand. "You can have my konpeitō."

Surprised, Sesshōmaru stared at the starburst-shaped candies in his palm, his cheeks aflame. "But...why?"

Kagome beamed at him, while clutching his chubby hand with her tiny fingers. "Because sharing is caring."

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A/N: Konpeitō = sugar candy shaped like rocks/stars. If anyone's seen Spirited Away, it's the star-shaped, confetti-looking candy that the little black soot balls were going bonkers for in Kamaji's boiler room.