7th chapter I uploaded for today.

Hope you enjoy this chapter!

If my MC acts like a Mary Sue in any way or if there are any mistakes (grammar, story plot holes, etc.), TELL ME IMMEDIATELY!

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italics - thoughts

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Yukue's True Feelings (TYL)

"As the years pass, I will find myself longing for the sight of the midnight moon." Yukue traced the edge of Hibari's poem thoughtfully before letting out a soft sigh.

The tatami room felt unbearably empty. "It hasn't been that long since they started their journey…" She folded the paper carefully. "And yet… Why does it feel like a couple of years have already passed by?"

"Did he become the midnight moon?" She gave a short laugh. "But he's supposed to be the cloud."

She then abruptly whispered to herself. "…I miss you… Kyoya…"

Without him, she's no longer home.

Word Count: 100

NOTES:

The poem used is from Ogura Hyakunin Isshu. If you're familiar with Karuta or Chihayafuru, then it should sound vaguely familiar.

The poem in romaji is: Kokoro ni mo/Arade ukiyo ni/Nagaraeba/Koishikaru beki/Yowa no tsuki kana.

In English, it can be translated into: As the years pass, I will find myself longing for the sight of the midnight moon. OR Though it is not what's in my heart, if in this world of pain I should linger, then no doubt I shall remember fondly the bright moon of this dark night.

I took the liberty of twisting the meaning of the poem to a more romantic way of understanding it. While the poem is originally thought to have been made towards the end of Emperor Sanjo's rule when he was ill and considering abdication, I decided to change the meaning to be about a person who is concerned about the prospect of losing something or someone precious, which ends up making them savor the moon that is keeping them company in a fond manner.

By the way, did you notice the difference between how TYL Yukue treats both TYL Yamamoto and TYL Hibari? (Hint: First name.) This should answer some of your questions as to where her heart really lies.

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