Chapter 1: Shadows of Youth: Takemichi's Early Days
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No One's POV
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[ Year 1996 ]
A raven-haired boy wandered around the hospital grounds, eventually finding himself at a dead end behind the building.
The area was surrounded by 8 to 10 trees. As he turned to head back to where his mother, he noticed a boy crying in the corner, hidden behind one of the trees.
The raven-haired boy hesitated for a moment but decided to approach the distressed child.
As he drew closer, the boy noticed him and jumped, his panic evident as he quickly wiped away his tears and buried his face, trying to hide from view. The raven-haired boy, unsure of what to do, continued to approach cautiously.
(Btw, this is what he was wearing: )
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The raven-haired boy, noticing the other boy's distress, began to wave his hands, signaling that he meant no harm. Then he remembered the lollipop and handkerchief in his pocket and decided to offer them to the other boy to help calm him. The other boy hesitated, avoiding eye contact and unsure about accepting the gesture.
"W-What do you think you're doing?" the boy asked, his voice a mix of anger and nervousness.
The raven-haired boy noticed the underlying anxiety and responded with a reassuring smile, aiming to bring comfort.
"My papa says that sweets can help stop tears and make people feel better," he explained, handing over the lollipop.
"So, I thought if I gave you this lollipop, it might help you stop crying."
