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The sun is on its throne, high up the sky while glaring simultaneously at the helpless little people under it.

Sougo closes his eyes.

When he did, he sees a young Hijikata being a loner, a boisterous laugh from Kondou, and his sister, ever so loving and caring.

Sougo opens his eyes.

Beside him was a glutton sucking on her pickled seaweed, her strong legs folded under her on the bench. She continued staring at the other kids play around while he burns holes on her head. She adjusted her umbrella over her head, angling it subtly so they're both protected from the harsh gaze of the sun.

Sougo closes his eyes again.

This time, he was able to sleep.

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The stars gathered around the moon, bringing their early presence in the dusk that reminds them of the day will end shortly.

Kagura stared ahead.

She thinks of Earth and Rakuyo, an inevitable encounter between those she loves the most in the entire universe.

Kagura blinked.

Beside her was a slacker who reclined and watched the sky above, his coat sprawled out behind them. They didn't say anything even as she sits down on his coat and slightly nudges his foot on the grass. He tossed a randomly picked rock and she follows suit because it looked cool and cute and carefree.

Kagura stares ahead.

This time, she was able to smile.