Keep That Smile Up, ok? Part 2 (The Stringless Puppet of The Void)

Past Scars Pt. 2

(Picture made by me in MMD, model was exported by Relamel from Deviantart, go check their page!)

Hii! I'm back qwq, unfortunately still with health issues, but I at least can write and stuff. I'm sorry for the long wait, but I've been busy... I also encountered other personal problems that I had to attend to, also I might take a trip or something and become a little inactive again, but I'll always come back to writing this book when I get the chance! ^~^

Also before you start reading, I would like to show the clothes Haru and Erwin are wearing in this chapter, if this ruins your reading experience, feel free change them with something else. I just found them on Pinterest and liked them a lot!
I don't have a very good fashion sense, but I think these are at least cute.

Okeii, here comes the actual chapter!

When Haru stepped outside she noticed how it started raining. From little droplets of water to actual water falling from the sky.
She ran to the park.
Such a beautiful scene to watch, but she didn't have an umbrella, she wanted to go back home, but remembered it will take another hundred miles to do so.

-Hey, why are you going outside without an umbrella? A voice asked

The man came closer to Haru and she was about to draw her sword, but she saw a familiar face, it was Erwin.

-W-well... I forgot it... She sighed

-*chuckles* You're lucky I have one with me, here. He opened it

-O-oh! Thanks. Haru blushed

When they started walking, Erwin noticed how Haru without observing, was moving away from the umbrella.
Erwin dragged her back.
-Maybe you should hold my hand? It'll be easier to stay in place. Erwin suggested, scratching the back of his head
Haru nodded and Erwin took her hand.
-The weather is foggy... It's hard to see... Haru sighed
-That's why you almost attacked me? He laughed
-It was hard to see, okay? Even know I can't observe anything, all these buildings are blurry... She said
-Well the park isn't that far away and if we somehow don't find it, I can call one of the Soulworkers for help. He explained
They didn't say anything else after that, it seems that a wave of silence joined in. Haru was lost in her thoughts and Erwin was looking around, trying to find the right path to the park.
It seems that the situation affected Haru in some way, never letting her guard down, thinking too much and losing interest in things she once liked. Distractions, those were the only escape from reality and her problems, they kept her mind off of them.
Erwin is smart, he knows what he is doing and why he brought her to the park. He knew it will help her recover, at least a bit.
The only thing that is able to ruin this whole plan, is if something interferes, an enemy or whatever that can possibly disturb one's peace.
-I think we are here! Erwin announced
The girl looked around and the place was wide, it had lots of shops, games or other fun activities to do.
-Erwin... I see no Soulworker here...? She had a puzzled look on her face
-Hmmm... Well they might come later I guess, let's not waste time and see what they have here! He seemed excited like a kid that saw the sea for the first time in his life.
Haru giggled, it was cute in her eyes.
The tall boy found a game in which you had to throw balls in holes. If you threw 15 or over, you could win a bear plushie. Of course there were of different colors, you could choose whatever you wanted, just had to win.
Haru blushed, she wanted one but didn't know how to tell him.
She grabbed his t-shirt, which made him look at her.
-Yes, what is it, Haru? Erwin asked
-I... Can you win a bear plushie for me..? She looked at the ground nervous
-Of course! Just tell me if you need anything. He grinned
-T-Thank you... Haru said