Night Sky
If only
They say the eyes are the mirror of the soul; in them you can see what a person is silent about and what the soul suffers from.
And that day I saw two pairs of eyes. One of them had blue eyes, like a clear sky on a summer day.
Others were dark, like the surface of the ocean reflecting the night sky.
I read regret in their looks. There are many regrets: about words spoken and unspoken, about mistakes, about wounds inflicted and about the meeting. “It’s a pity that we met tonight...”
Looking into each other's eyes for the last time, they rushed into battle. Now everything depends on them and the outcome of the battle. One victory will end the whole story. One death... One death will free two souls...
Harabi Kurosaki
If I hadn't met you then...
The fire in the fireplace warmed the small room. Tree branches knocked on the windows, and the wind roared outside.
The girl, wrapped in a thick blanket, looked at the flames in the fireplace and swayed from side to side.
The crackling in the fireplace did not stop, and the book thrown into the fire had already turned black. The pages were bent, some were already burned, but the thick cover of the book did not succumb to the fire.
Sighing heavily, the girl rubbed her eyes. Red and swollen from lack of sleep, the eyes slowly closed. Looking at the fireplace, she crawled out from under the blanket. Her long black hair was disheveled, her nightgown was wrinkled, and her snow-white skin was red in places with irritation.
Bare feet touched the cold floor. The girl slowly walked up to the window and touched the glass with her fingers.
Harabi Kurosaki
So cold...
Harabi Kurosaki
Quite early this year.
An unexpected knock on the door distracted the girl's attention.
Harabi Kurosaki
Who's there?
Maid （Laura)
Ms. Kurosaki, I brought you a letter. This is from the academy
Harabi Kurosaki
Come in, the door is not locked
Maid （Laura)
Madam, you woke up at a late hour again.
Harabi Kurosaki
Insomnia... You said that the letter arrived...
Maid （Laura)
Yes, here it is. It has just arrived, I thought I’d bring it in the morning...
Maid （Laura)
But I have noticed the light in your room
Harabi Kurosaki
Thank you.
With trembling fingers, Harabi grabbed the letter. Taking her time to open the envelope, the girl twirled it in her hands.
Maid （Laura)
Are you worried?
Harabi Kurosaki
Too worried... What if I didn't pass?
Maid （Laura)
Don't be so pessimistic. I'm sure everything worked out.
Maid （Laura)
You've been preparing for your exams for a whole year.
Taking a deep breath, the girl tore the envelope and unfolded the letter. Her eyes slowly moved along the lines...
Harabi Kurosaki
Dear Kurosaki Harabi.... Hmm... We would like to inform you.... yeah... Your test results were the highest among those who passed... We are waiting for you at the Eden Chronicles Academy.. ..
Harabi Kurosaki
It turns out... I passed? Did I pass?
Maid （Laura)
Congratulations, madam.
Harabi Kurosaki
I did it! I did it! Look, I am the best.
Maid （Laura)
Not so loud, madam.
Harabi Kurosaki
I'm sorry... I'm sorry... I'm so happy... I would like to tell my mother about this as soon as possible. And to my father and brother.
Maid （Laura)
They will be happy
Harabi Kurosaki
I am finally able to get out of these walls...
Harabi Kurosaki
Do you think I can successfully graduate from the academy?
Maid （Laura)
You have just passed the exam... It’s too early to worry about graduation
Harabi Kurosaki
I am so excited.
Maid （Laura)
You'll have to wait another month, but now you need to sleep. If your mother sees your eyes, it will be bad for both of us.
Harabi Kurosaki
You're right... as usual, hahahah
Maid （Laura)
Get into the bed, I'll put out the fireplace
The maid gently stroked the girl's back and directed her to the bed. Covering her with a warm blanket, she ran her hand through her silky hair.
Taking a jug of water, she looked at the fire. Her attention was drawn to the black cover with burnt pages inside. Looking questioningly at the young mistress, the maid smiled sadly.
Maid （Laura)
You burn all of Meruka's diaries again. Don't you feel sorry for them?
Harabi Kurosaki
They just collect dust on the shelves.
Harabi Kurosaki
There's nothing interesting about them anyway; my sister didn't write anything important.
Maid （Laura)
If I were you, I would save them.
Harabi Kurosaki
They only bring sadness to the whole house.
Maid （Laura)
Meruka Kurosaki was the golden child; I still remember how she and I baked cookies together.
Maid （Laura)
She loved you so much, she always baked your favorite ones.
Maid （Laura)
She would be happy that you entered the academy.
Maid （Laura)
Okay, I'll put out the fire. Good night, madam
Harabi Kurosaki
Good night, tomorrow is a big day.
The maid smiled as she removed the remains from the fireplace, quietly left the room and headed further down the corridor.
Harabi looked at the window one last time and slowly closed her eyes. . A slight smile of happiness appeared on her face.
Harabi Kurosaki
I will meet everyone again soon...
The city of Nox is a great place to live, located in the north of Misty Island.
The city is famous for its textiles and national dishes. Only here could people find what they had been looking for all their lives. Peace.
The mountain peaks surrounding the city seemed like mighty giants, protecting it from all troubles.
In such a beautiful place one could only complain about low temperatures and frequent snowfalls.
Harabi Kurosaki
I am so glad that the sun is shining today.
Maid （Laura)
Quite a rare occurrence in Nox, don't you think, madam?
Harabi Kurosaki
Everything is in honor of me.
Maid （Laura)
You're right, today is an important day.
Harabi Kurosaki
Well, the suitcases are packed.
Maid （Laura)
Are you sure that two suitcases is enough for you?
Harabi Kurosaki
Why do I need a lot of things, especially since I’m coming here on holidays.
Maid （Laura)
Are you sure I don't need to come with you?
Harabi Kurosaki
No, don't worry. I'm turning 16 soon, so I'm old enough to take care of myself. Moreover, I'm already better at using magic.
The brunette waved her hand, and the book lying on the windowsill flew into the air
the book has flown up to the girl's hands, and it fell to the floor.
Harabi Kurosaki
Oh... I planned for it to fall
Maid （Laura)
I'm not worried about magic, you'll be studying it for a whole year anyway. About your health...
Harabi Kurosaki
Look, the Academy is out of town Nox, so the climate there is definitely much warmer.
Harabi Kurosaki
I'll be fine. I'm as healthy as a wolf.
Maid （Laura)
I can't believe Madam Nemura let you go.
Harabi Kurosaki
Well, mom understands that it’s time to develop my skills.
Maid （Laura)
Ms.Kurosaki, please be careful. Your mother will not survive another death of her daughter.
Harabi Kurosaki
Don't worry about it, I'll be careful.
Harabi Kurosaki
Well, it's time for us to go, I'll carry the suitcases myself.
Harabi Kurosaki
Have a nice holiday, you deserve a vacation.
Maid （Laura)
Before you go, let me give you this.
The maid handed the girl a small amulet in the shape of the Moon.
Maid （Laura)
When you were little, I bought it for your birthday. But you were so small that I thought you didn't need it. But now...
Harabi Kurosaki
Is this a talisman?
Maid （Laura)
Blessing magic was cast on it. I think now is the best time.
Harabi Kurosaki
Thank you very much, thank you for everything.
Maid （Laura)
I will miss you.
Harabi Kurosaki
I will come back in winter, I promise. Well, goodbye.
Two suitcases took off and followed the girl. Leaving the room, she headed towards the main hall.
Three people were already waiting for her: Kurosaki Norio, Kurosaki Nemura and the butler.
Kurosaki Norio was the head of the Kurosaki family. This family ruled and protected the city of Nox for centuries. The current head of the family, Kurosaki Norio is married to Kurosaki Nemura
Kurosaki Nemura
Harabi, come here...
Harabi Kurosaki
Mom, thank you for letting me.
Kurosaki Norio
The butler will load your belongings into the carriage. It's time for you to go if you don't want to miss the train.
Kurosaki Norio
I'm sorry Ryu isn't here. He would like to see how you have grown.
Kurosaki Nemura
And Meruki... My children have grown up so fast.
Harabi Kurosaki
Mom, dad, I'll take care of myself. I'll come in winter, I promise.
Harabi Kurosaki
And maybe I'll even meet Ryu at the academy. Who knows, maybe he is still studying.
Kurosaki Norio
If only your older brother would decide to come for at least a week.
Harabi Kurosaki
Not his style.
Kurosaki Nemura
I am so glad, that Ryu is there to look after you.
Harabi Kurosaki
Moooom....
Kurosaki Norio
It's time for you to go, Harabi.
Harabi Kurosaki
I'm off. Thank you for everything. See you later.
Harabi Kurosaki
I love you
Kurosaki Nemura
We love you, too
After saying goodbye to her family, the girl climbed into the carriage. Looking at her family's home, she smiled.
In a few hours she will be in another city and in a different environment of people.
For the first time in 15 years, Harabi leaves her hometown. Taking a deep breath, she smiled.
An hour later she was already at the station and, together with the butler, was waiting for the train.
Harabi Kurosaki
Besides me, is there anyone else who will go to the academy?
Butler
Mr. Norio said that the eldest son of the Morgan family and the daughter of the Lawrence family will go with you.
Harabi Kurosaki
Why am I only finding out about this now?
Harabi Kurosaki
When will they arrive?
Morgan Gray
We arrived at the station a long time ago and were waiting for you.
A deep voice was heard from behind the girl. Turning around, she saw a guy with fiery red hair.
Smiling slyly, he leaned his elbows on the wall.
Harabi Kurosaki
Pardon me?
Morgan Gray
Let me introduce myself, I'm Morgan Gray. You may have heard about me; our families have been friends for a long time.
Harabi Kurosaki
I see, It's nice to see you. I am...
Morgan Gray
Kurosaki Harabi, I know. Daughter of the Kurosaki family who has never appeared in public.
Morgan Gray
We have heard the rumors that you might be dead.
Morgan Gray
Well, you know, they say that you died, just like your older sister...
Butler
Morgan Gray, show your respect. Even if Kurosaki Harabi is younger than you. The Kurosaki family leads the city of Nox.
Butler
If you speak ill of the youngest daughter of the Kurosaki family, you will turn against the entire city.
Morgan Gray
You are right... I didn’t want to offend her, I just wanted to convey to her the situation that is happening around her person.
Harabi Kurosaki
If you say so.
Harabi Kurosaki
We have to go, now
Harabi Kurosaki
Sorry, but it seems we have to leave you here alone.
Harabi Kurosaki
See you at a academy, if we ever find each other.
Morgan Gray
See you soon...
"Looking into his eyes, Harabi turned away. At that moment, it was announced that the train to the academy was now arriving.
Taking a deep breath, the girl threw away all bad thoughts."
Butler
Madam, how do you feel?
Harabi Kurosaki
Nervous, my legs are shaking and my heart is ready to jump out of my chest.
Butler
Hahaha It seems, you're not ready?
Harabi Kurosaki
I am 100% ready. I've been waiting for this moment for ages
Butler
I had no doubt... Good luck madam, and never forget, we're always here for you
Harabi Kurosaki
Thank you for everything. I will be back soon.
Harabi Kurosaki
I'll become a great magician like my father. Just wait for it
Butler
I am sure you'll be.
A strong stream of wind hit her in the face. Stepping back due to a gust of wind, Kharabi looked around and tried not to blink. She wanted to see everything.
Suddenly it became too bright and she closed her eyes.
A few seconds passed and she heard the train stop.
There was a long train ahead of her. It looked intimidating and was not like the other trains on which her parents left for other cities.
The doors of the carriages opened, and the first to emerge were young boys and girls with papers in their hands.
They were dressed in the same strict uniform.
Red jackets with a chain running from the collar to the chest. The sleeves had hexagonal star buttons. Academy emblem.
Harabi Kurosaki
Students from the academy...
Several guys in knight uniforms stood behind the students. And a girl with dark violet hair stepped forward. A turquoise strand of her hair covered her bright amber eyes.
The girl was also wearing an academy uniform, but it was somehow different. On the chest, at the end of the chain, you could see a large badge with her name.
Harabi Kurosaki
Queen's daughter...
Adena Redheart
Good day, dear passengers. The train to the academy arrived in the city of Nox.
Adena Redheart
My name is Redhart Adena, student council president.
Adena Redheart
"Students who are going to the academy, please stand in front of me.
I will call your name and your task is to come forward with your luggage.
Only the student and his luggage, no one else."
Adena Redheart
We will conduct a thorough check and make sure that everything is in order, and only then you will be able to enter the carriage.
Adena Redheart
I warn you right away that you are not allowed to take all magical artifacts with you. If you have any, please leave them here. Out guards will make sure to send them back to your houses.
Adena Redheart
Let's start.
Adena Redheart
Kurosaki Harabi.... Ms. Kurosaki come please, you're the first in the list.
The train meeting
The small windows on the walls of the train were tightly closed, so not a single sound could be heard from outside.
Walking through the long corridors of the train, Harabi looked for cabin number 304C.
When she finally reached the right cabin, she saw a table with names on the door.
"Shirakawa Tatsuki & Kurosaki Harabi"
Harabi Kurosaki
Tatsuki...
Slowly opening the door, she smelled cherries.
Cherry scented perfume is Tatsuki's favorite perfume.
Tatsuki Shirakawa
I thought you’d never open this door.
Harabi Kurosaki
I was looking for a cabin for a long time, just
Tatsuki Shirakawa
It's good to see you, Harabi
Tatsuki Shirakawa
We haven't seen each other for just a month.
Harabi Kurosaki
I can say it was the longest month.
Tatsuki Shirakawa
Well, now we’ll meet more often.
Tatsuki Shirakawa
Congratulations on your admission
Harabi Kurosaki
Thanks a lot
Tatsuki Shirakawa
If you have any questions, you can ask me
Tatsuki Shirakawa
I've been studying at the academy longer than you
Tatsuki Shirakawa
And I am on a higher course than you
Harabi Kurosaki
It doesn't mean you're smarter
Tatsuki Shirakawa
Who knows
Tatsuki Shirakawa
Maybe, I am...
Harabi Kurosaki
You never change
Tatsuki Shirakawa
Isn't it good?
Harabi Kurosaki
Maybe yes... maybe no
Tatsuki Shirakawa
and you always repeat after me
Harabi Kurosaki
No, I don't
Tatsuki Shirakawa
We have been friends since we were kids, I know you very well
Harabi Kurosaki
I can agree only with this
Tatsuki Shirakawa
Oh, come on
Harabi Kurosaki
I have to get ready to the academy
Tatsuki Shirakawa
Don't change the topic
Harabi Kurosaki
I really have to
Tatsuki Shirakawa
Not now... We will arrive in Magic City only tomorrow.
Tatsuki Shirakawa
We still have to visit some cities...
Harabi Kurosaki
Oh... yeah
Harabi Kurosaki
What is the next city, then?
Tatsuki Shirakawa
Soleil...
Harabi Kurosaki
Soleil.... I see
Tatsuki Shirakawa
What are you thinking about?
Harabi Kurosaki
When you mention this city, you can only think about one person
Tatsuki Shirakawa
Sudzukawa Rumiya
The hot wind was burning the bare skin
The sun was too bright and hot
Hiding under an umbrella, people tried to escape the heat.
In the city of Soleil, unlike Nox, the climate is much drier and hotter.
Rain and cloudy days were rare for the inhabitants of Soleil, but the temperature was still tolerable.
Residents, accustomed to the climate, were in a hurry to run errands.
People with umbrellas ran through the streets without being distracted by anything.
In Soleil, life did not calm down for a minute.
And you could always see a huge number of people on the street, but trying to start a conversation with them would be a huge mistake.
Rymiya Sudzukawa
So hot...
The girl at the station said with a heavy sigh and looked at the sun through her fingers.
She grabbed the guitar case tightly and sat on the suitcase, closing her eyes.
People passing by looked askance at the girl and muttered something under their breath.
Everyone who lives in Soleil knows her.
Sudzukawa Rumiya is the youngest daughter of the Sudzukawa family and the only one of her family currently residing in the Sudzukawa mansion.
Abandoned by her own family:
The father died 8 years ago, the older sister is considered missing.
And a runaway mother from her own city.
Left alone at the age of 8, the elders did not miss the opportunity to turn her into their doll, as the heiress of the Sudzukawa family.
But none of the residents of Soleil could accept the youngest daughter of the cursed family, which only drags their city down.
Rymiya Sudzukawa
I wish the train would come soon...
Opening her eyes, she noticed a sideway glances
She immediately straightened up and tried to hide in the shadows.
Adena Redheart
Sudzukawa Rumiya, I guess
Rymiya Sudzukawa
Ah, yes... It's me
Adena Redheart
I heard that from the city of Soleil, more than 10 people entered the academy.
Adena Redheart
I'd like to know how you could let something like that happen.
Rymiya Sudzukawa
Is there a problem?
Adena Redheart
Not big, but the principal have noticed one moment
Adena Redheart
All of the students from Soleil have been suggested by "Elders"
Adena Redheart
and not by Sudzukawa family, except you
Adena Redheart
Does it mean you didn't know about those students?
Rymiya Sudzukawa
No... I didn't know...
Rymiya Sudzukawa
The elders did not consult me about this
Rymiya Sudzukawa
The usually don't consult...
Adena Redheart
Anyway, go into the train.
Adena Redheart
I will tell everything to the principal
Adena Redheart
Your cabin number 407B
Entering the train, Rumia looked around and addressed the student standing next to her.
Realizing which way to go, she put the hood on her head and tightly grabbed the guitar case.
Her luggage was taken, but she refused to give up her guitar.
Having reached the booth she needed, she knocked three times.
At that very moment, the door opened and Rumia saw a girl with bright red hair.
The girl's burning red eyes looked at Rumia.
Eiles Florence
Who are you?
Eiles Florence
I don't think, I have called someone
Rymiya Sudzukawa
Wait a moment... I am not...
Eiles Florence
Or... Are you my neighbor?
Rymiya Sudzukawa
Yes, it's me. Nice to....
Eiles Florence
My name is Florence Eiles, I am from Teikos.
Eiles Florence
You can just call me Eiles
Eiles Florence
Welcome to this cabin.
Eiles quickly led the girl into the cabin and closed the door behind her.
There were two beds in the cabin, standing opposite each other and two small bedside tables between them.
Eiles Florence
My bed is the one on the left. Yours is the right one.
Eiles Florence
So, who are you?
Eiles Florence
Could you repeat your name one more time...
Rymiya Sudzukawa
I... My name is Rumiya, Sudzukawa Rumiya
Eiles Florence
Sudzukawa... Your last name is familiar...
Eiles Florence
Haven't we met before?
Rymiya Sudzukawa
I guess no.
Eiles Florence
Then... Sudzukawa.... Aren't you from Soleil?
Rymiya Sudzukawa
Yes, Soleil is my hometown.
Eiles Florence
Oh yes, I remember.
Eiles Florence
Sudzukawa... You are that strange daughter of the Sudzukawa family. They say you're also cursed...
Rymiya Sudzukawa
Strange daughter?
Eiles Florence
Oh, sorry.
I did not want.
Eiles Florence
Words... Everyone says, my words fly out pf mouth before realization.
Rymiya Sudzukawa
It's okay, I'm already used to it.
Eiles Florence
Ahh, yes...
Eiles Florence
Hey, but I have also heard good things about you...
Eiles Florence
Sudzukawa family's daughter is famous for her light blue glass eyes
Eiles Florence
And they were right, your eyes are really light blue
Rymiya Sudzukawa
It's not about me...
Rymiya Sudzukawa
It's about my elder sister.
Eiles Florence
Elder sister?
Rymiya Sudzukawa
Sudzukawa... Sudzukawa Mire...
Eiles Florence
Sudzukawa Mire?
Eiles Florence
hey, isn't she the one who killed Kurosaki Meruki?
Eiles Florence
And then mysteriously disappear?
Eiles Florence
OMG, and you're her little sister?
Rymiya Sudzukawa
Ahhh.... yes..
Rymiya Sudzukawa
You're right
Eiles Florence
Oh, sorry... again
Eiles Florence
I really didn't want
Rymiya Sudzukawa
Words fly out of your mouth faster than realization?
Eiles Florence
Yeah, that's my problem.
Eiles awkwardly looked around and noticed a guitar on her neighbor's bed.
Eiles Florence
You can play on a guitar?
Rymiya Sudzukawa
Yes... It's my hobby
Eiles Florence
Great, can you play smth for me?
Rymiya Sudzukawa
If you want?
Rymiya Sudzukawa
any special wishes?
Eiles Florence
Your favorite one?
Slowly taking out the guitar from their case, Rumiya sat down on the bed.
Having quickly set it up, she closed her eyes.
Hands were already automatically playing a familiar and favorite melody.
The cabin was filled with a slow tune and Eiles began to watch without taking her eyes off.
Rymiya Sudzukawa
Why do we have to say goodbye
When my destiny is to make you mine
I have lost the day we met
In my memory, and it's hard
To say that I have to go
...
Eiles Florence
Very beautiful song.
Eiles Florence
Have you written it on your own?
Rymiya Sudzukawa
No, my mother has.
Rymiya Sudzukawa
She had a really beautiful voice.
Eiles Florence
Had? Oh, no... did she?
Rymiya Sudzukawa
Ah, no. She is alive, I guess
Rymiya Sudzukawa
It's just... I haven't seen her s8nce I was 7 or 8.
Eiles Florence
Wait... But what about Soleil?
Rymiya Sudzukawa
Elders and I take care of the city.
Eiles Florence
I see... And what about...
Rymiya Sudzukawa
Ah. Eiles, I am sorry, but I am really tired.
Rymiya Sudzukawa
I want to take a nap.
Eiles Florence
Oh, of course. Sorry, no more questions.
Eiles Florence
Then, you can take a nap.
Eiles Florence
I will take a walk. Maybe I can meet someone familiar.
Eiles Florence
BTW, before I go...
Eiles slowly approached Rumiya and stroked her head.
Eiles Florence
Nice to meet you, Rumiya.
Moonchild
How would you describe the feeling of fear?
Everyone has their own opinion and description, some say: “Fear is a sticky feeling that doesn’t leave you until the very end,” others say: “Fear is a cold that gets to your bones and your whole body goes numb with horror.” .
There are many different descriptions, but they have one thing in common. "Fear is a terrifying feeling."
Harabi never remembered her dreams and when she woke up she could not remember what she dreamed, as if she had never had a dream at all.
But the morning was always strange: either a strange feeling of emptiness, or tears in her eyes, or fear that did not leave her and drowned out all thoughts.
This morning, Harabi woke up in a cold sweat and her heart was beating wildly. A sticky and cold feeling spread throughout the chest inside and squeezed all the organs.
Usually slow and calm breathing helped in such a situation, but not this time... Her ears were ringing and whispers could be heard.
The eyes could not focus on one point. Everything around was floating, making her head spin.
Harabi closed her eyes and put cold fingers to her temples.
Taking a deep breath, her heart suddenly sank. A painful current ran through her entire body and Harabi could not exhale.
It seemed that Harabi was about to be torn apart from the inside. Everything in her chest began to burn and her limbs became heavier.
Opening her eyes, Harabi looked at the ceiling and tried to scream. But she could only make a small wheeze.
There was not enough air. The ringing in the ears became stronger. Everything in the chest was squeezing and burning. Her limbs were frozen and felt like stone. And with every second, Harabi felt that someone or something was watching her.
Suddenly, a worried voice was heard.
Looking aside, all the symptoms suddenly disappeared. Harabi could move and breathe a lot.
Taking a deep breath and exhaling, she saw worried brown eyes.
Tatsuki Shirakawa
- Hey, what's wrong with you?
Harabi Kurosaki
W... Water...
Tatsuki quickly handed over the already prepared glass of water and sat down next to Harabi.
The brunette drank the liquid and closed her eyes. Her thoughts were in a mess.
Tatsuki Shirakawa
Take it slowly, everything's fine.
Tatsuki Shirakawa
Don't drink so fast, breathe slowly.
Harabi Kurosaki
I am sorry, I am just...
Tatsuki Shirakawa
Was it a nightmare again?
Harabi Kurosaki
Yes, for the first time in 3 months.
Tatsuki Shirakawa
What... What did you feel?
Thinking for a minute, the brunette tried to remember everything. But the cold trembling throughout her body did not give her peace. She closed her eyes and sighed.
Harabi Kurosaki
It was as if I was drowning in a endless ocean.
Tatsuki Shirakawa
Something else?
Harabi Kurosaki
And it was as if someone deliberately did not let me surface.
Hearing her friend's words, Tatsuki hugged Harabi and stroked her back.
Tatsuki Shirakawa
What about now?
Harabi Kurosaki
I am hot and cold at the same time.
Harabi Kurosaki
I don't... I still can not understand
Tatsuki Shirakawa
Everything is fine, it will get better soon.
Tatsuki Shirakawa
Maybe we should call a doctor?
Or more water?
Harabi Kurosaki
I'd rather just sit.
Tatsuki Shirakawa
Are you sure?
What if your temperature rises?
Harabi Kurosaki
Everything is fine.
Harabi Kurosaki
Don't worry, Tatsuki
Tatsuki Shirakawa
Harabi, please. Listen, in such cases you need a doctor.
Tatsuki Shirakawa
And you can’t make me change my opinion, you need a doctor. I will call him.
Harabi Kurosaki
But it’s already midnight. He's probably sleeping.
Tatsuki Shirakawa
This is the Academy train, there are many doctors here and they work around the clock.
Tatsuki Shirakawa
They have to help students in need in a timely manner.
Harabi Kurosaki
Tatsuki...
Tatsuki Shirakawa
Harabi, I'm worried about you. This is the first time you have left your city on your own.
Tatsuki Shirakawa
“Your family is counting on me to look after you.” I am responsible for you because you are important to me.
Tatsuki Shirakawa
And I will do everything to keep you safe.
Harabi Kurosaki
I guess... I mean....
Harabi Kurosaki
Thank you, Tatsuki.
Harabi Kurosaki
I really appreciate it, but I am fine.
Harabi Kurosaki
Please, don't worry.
Tatsuki Shirakawa
I just want to be sure.
Doctor
You have a strong heartbeat and...slow reaction.
Doctor
Can you tell me what happened to you a minute ago?
Harabi Kurosaki
I... I had a regular nightmare, this happens.
Doctor
In a normal nightmare, such symptoms are not observed.
Doctor
What did you dream about?
Harabi Kurosaki
I don’t remember, I don’t usually remember my dreams.
Doctor
Hmm, what did you feel?
Harabi Kurosaki
Well, ordinary fear and that’s all. But as soon as I woke up, everything went away.
Harabi Kurosaki
I suddenly... couldn't breathe.
Doctor
Could you move your arms and legs?
Harabi Kurosaki
No, it felt like something was holding me. And the pressure... I felt a lot of pressure, as if I was going to die.
Harabi Kurosaki
And I don’t remember how I woke up...
Harabi Kurosaki
It seems to me as if I never fell asleep. This feeling appeared suddenly and disappeared just as suddenly. But I am still worried and... terrified.
Doctor
Well, you are Kurosaki Harabi? I have read from your health form that you sometimes have panic attacks.
Doctor
How often do you have them?
Harabi Kurosaki
Not very often... Once or twice a year.
Doctor
You don't want to tell me?
Doctor
Fine. I'll go then.
Tatsuki Shirakawa
You are not going to do anything?
Doctor
Could you come with me?
Doctor
Look, she had a panic attack in her sleep. I understand you have known her for a long time
Tatsuki Shirakawa
Yes, we have known each other since childhood.
Doctor
Does she often have panic attacks?
Tatsuki Shirakawa
I honestly don't know, but she doesn't sleep at night. Could this be the reason?
Doctor
Panic attacks at night are impossible to forget. A person begins to live in constant fear that this will happen again, and is afraid to go to bed.
Tatsuki Shirakawa
I see...
Tatsuki Shirakawa
She said that in her “nightmares” someone wants to ... kill her.
Doctor
These aren't nightmares, miss. Panic attacks are quite difficult to distinguish from nightmares, but the symptoms indicate a panic attack.
Doctor
The cause could be mental trauma. Especially from the childhood.
Tatsuki Shirakawa
I don't know...
Doctor
I advise you to be close to her and surround her with care. This is the first path to treatment. And then she needs to go to a psychotherapist..
Tatsuki Shirakawa
We've already tried it. Thank you very much. And sorry for disturbing you at such a late hour. You can go.
Doctor
I just want to help you. You'd better listen to the doctors, when they speak. You and your friend.
Tatsuki Shirakawa
I have to go.
Harabi Kurosaki
What did he say?
Tatsuki Shirakawa
Like all other doctors. They suggest going to a psychotherapist and no treatment.
Harabi Kurosaki
All doctors are the same.
Listen, I already have my own course of treatment.
Harabi Kurosaki
You have nothing to worry about.
Tatsuki Shirakawa
I wouldn't worry if you cared more about your health.
Harabi Kurosaki
Tatsuki, it's 12 o'clock at night. I think we'd better continue sleeping.
Tatsuki Shirakawa
You won't fall asleep, I know it.
Tatsuki slowly walked up to her friend and sat down next to her.
She closed her eyes and began to listen to her friend's breathing.
Tatsuki Shirakawa
Do you want to talk about it?
Harabi Kurosaki
About what?
Tatsuki Shirakawa
Your "nightmares"?
Tatsuki Shirakawa
Are you really scared of them?
Harabi Kurosaki
I am not scared, I am just...
Harabi looked into half her friend's eyes and smiled warmly.
She got out of bed and went to the window. Opening the curtain, she saw mountains.
The train was moving fast, making it seem as if the mountains were trying to catch up with them, but were only left behind.
And only the night sky was not far behind them.
Harabi Kurosaki
Could you turn off the lights?
As soon as the lights went out in the cabin, Tatsuki walked to the window.
Harabi Kurosaki
There are a lot of stars in the sky tonight.
Harabi Kurosaki
The nights in Nox are very beautiful as the clouds disappear at night, and you can see all kind of stars.
Harabi Kurosaki
Our city is located in the mountains, so the stars are closer to us.
And looking at the stars, it seemed to me that I could reach them.
Harabi Kurosaki
Unfortunately, we are no longer in Nox, so the stars seem further away, but I want you to see it.
Tatsuki Shirakawa
What is that?
Harabi pointed her finger at the night sky and at that moment Tatsuki saw a shooting star.
Tatsuki was surprised and her eyes shone.
She smiled brightly and couldn't take her eyes off the stars. She was hoping to see another one.
Harabi Kurosaki
In Nox we call a shooting star a "Tear of the Sky."
Harabi Kurosaki
They don't fall that often, but they're not a rare occurrence either.
Tatsuki Shirakawa
How did you know that there will be a shooting star?
Harabi Kurosaki
Today is August 30th.
Tatsuki Shirakawa
August 30th?
Tatsuki Shirakawa
Wait, isn't it?
Tatsuki looked at her friend worriedly.
Harabi's eyes were fixed on the sky.
Harabi looked sad, but she smiled.
Closing her eyes, she turned to Tatsuki.
Harabi Kurosaki
Tomorrow it will be... You know that Meruka... my sister died 12 years ago...
Tatsuki Shirakawa
Harabi...
Harabi Kurosaki
There is a legend in Nox: “Once upon a time, a child was born into the world, a dead child. The mother could not bear to accept the death of her child and began to pray to the Sun to give her son a soul.”
Harabi Kurosaki
“The Sun refused to give the child a soul, then the mother asked the Ocean, but he also refused. Then she asked the Spirit of the Forests, the Protector of the Mountains, and many other sacred creatures. But everyone had a negative answer.”
Harabi Kurosaki
“The woman didn’t even notice that the day was over and everyone had gone to bed. She spent the whole day searching for help, all the while holding a dead child in her arms. When she lost her last hope, she looked up at the sky. The moon has already risen. There were no stars in the sky then, there was only the Moon.”
Moon, as usual, looked around. It was dark everywhere and many were sleeping peacefully.
Wolves howled in the forest, welcoming their guest. An ordinary landscape that Moon is used to seeing every night.
But today It noticed a woman on the edge of a cliff. A woman with a bundle in her hands. Moon didn't pay attention to her because the woman would die like everyone else. The woman will still not listen to the Moon, like all other people, before jumping.
But the woman didn't ignore the Moon, but on the contrary, she was the first to speak to It.
Woman
I beg you, Mighty Moon, listen to me, please. You are my last hope, my child, my poor child.
The woman opened the package, and Moon saw the child. Dead child.
Woman
I beg you, everyone else turned out to be, but please give my child a soul. I will not be able to survive the death of my firstborn. This child is the only and last important person in my life.
I will do anything, ANYTHING, but please give my child a soul.
Moon
What happened to your child?
Woman
I gave birth to a stillborn child and could not protect him.
Moon
What will you do if I refuse?
Woman
I'll kill myself. I had no one left, my parents died, my friends left me, and my husband ran away, leaving me with a child. And this child... I don't want to lose him. I want at least live with my own child. But...
Woman
I beg you, Mighty Moon... You're my last hope.
The woman fell to her knees and clutched her child to her chest. She could no longer hold back her tears and simply burst into tears, screaming exhaustively.
Moon thought for a few seconds and turned to the poor woman again.
Moon
I will help you, but only on one condition.
Moon
Your child will be able to live like an ordinary person, will grow up healthy, will not experience any troubles and will live a happy life. But...
Moon
I can’t just give him the soul, I need something in return.
Woman
Ask for anything, Mighty Moon. I'll give everything.
Moon
Your soul... and you daughter's soul.
Moon
When the time comes and you leave the world, your soul will live with me here in the sky.. And then your child and her whole family.
Woman
After the death you will take my soul?
Moon
Yes, and I promise that your girl will have a good life.
Woman
Yes, yes. I agree. Just please, save my little girl.
As soon as the woman agreed, the child in her arms moved and began to cry.
The woman cried again with happiness and hugged her daughter tightly.
She thanked the Moon a thousand times and bowed.
Woman
Thank you so much, Mighty Moon. Thank you so much.
Moon
I guess you have to give a name to her.
Woman
A name? Ah, yes... yes...
Woman
I don't know... I had a lot of ideas, but when I saw her dead, She was the only thing I was thinking about.
Moon
Then... I can give her a name.
Woman
Oh, that would be such a honor.
Moon
Star. Her name will be Star.
Harabi Kurosaki
Since then, the woman and her daughter lived happily, without knowing any troubles. Soon the girl got married and started her own family. The woman was able to see her grandchildren and died some time later.
Harabi Kurosaki
And on the day when the woman died, a star first appeared in the dark sky. The girl believed that it was her mother who was looking after her.
Harabi Kurosaki
And when the girl herself died, a second star had already appeared in the sky. And after the third, fourth, and so on for many years, stars appear in the sky.
Harabi Kurosaki
The moon was no longer alone in the sky, but still she could not keep the souls of people near her forever.
She made a condition that when a star appeared in the sky, she would have to look after the child on earth for the rest of his life. And when the child himself died, he would appear in the sky and the star itself fell from the night sky and was reborn.
Harabi Kurosaki
And when you see a shooting star, it means that somewhere one life has ended and a new one has begun.
Tatsuki Shirakawa
What a beautiful legend.
Harabi Kurosaki
My mother also says that when your loved one dies, he doesn’t just leave the sky. Every year on the day of his death, he makes himself known by floating across the sky.
Tatsuki Shirakawa
So this star...
Harabi Kurosaki
Mom says, it is Meruka.
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