Epilogue
I was shivering in my cloak. I didn't know how to begin with the Tooga. Nothing was given to me to prepare me for this event.
Out of the corner of my eyes, or the eyeholes of my mask I should say, I spotted the girls, frantically trying to stay silent. I longed to be with them; to be with Kana…
But I knew what had to be done.
Now I truly was the guardian of the Haibane.
I approached who looked to be the leader of the Tooga. I recalled what The Communicator had said to me in last year's summer harvest; that there were new Tooga, and that this was their first time in Glie.
"Welcome," I said in sign language. "Welcome to Glie."
"Hello," The leader replied. "It's nice to meet you again, Roku."
I stepped back, realizing who I was communicating with. I saw straight through the mask of hers, recognizing the piercing black eyes, the silky black hair, and the fair skin. I had to stop myself from shouting her name.
"Reki?"
END
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