Note: A small drabble taking place in the future, where an unexpected reunion occurs.
Sparkle 17: Remember Me
Hisako wasn't expecting to see the library again. The surroundings were almost too clean, as if nothing had changed since she had passed. But judging by the windows outside, the mind was still as it was, so she just had to wait.
She was nervous, in spite of lacking a heart in her ribs, because it had definitely been years since she was last in the library. She didn't even know if the girl would even be open to seeing her again, after their last meeting.
Would she be happy to see her?
A few hours later, with the rising of the moon, her charge walked into the room with a broom.
Hisako's breath stalled in her throat, but the swell of pride in her chest was unmistakable.
Tomoko-chan had grown up into a woman. With the extra inches in height and mature look in her blue eyes, it was obvious the years were kind on her.
Hell. Hisako had to hold back the tears at the sight of her charge's long hair, because she was beautiful and as her Nobody, she already knew who and what made Tomoko grow her hair out in that specific hairstyle.
Hisako didn't even have to wait for Tomoko to notice her. The pianist only had to turn her head, and her hands stilled. The broom handle slipped from her fingers, falling against the library tile with a loud clatter. Tomoko's voice seemed caught in her throat as she gaped.
"Hi, dear," Hisako said softly, "Remember me?"
Tomoko's hands went up to cover her mouth as tears of her own were already bubbling in those familiar blue. The recognition was hard to miss in the blur. "H-Hisa…"
"You've been well, Tomoko-chan."
Hisako didn't even wince when her charge came charging at her in a hug.
She missed her too.