(POV-Miharu)
{A/N: This event happened the same time as Chapter 17}
I woke up. I slept with Shin-onii-chan with everyone. Everyone as sleeping so I quietly get up on the bed, go out and head to the orphanage near the mansion. I used my bike to head there. I heard the talks last night. About his burden he have to carry. But onii-chan can't do that. At least not alone. Because I know in myself that his heart will break if he does that. Yet, all of us are making him burden everything!! I saw Takeru-san so I stopped my bike and approached him.
"Good morning Take-san."(Miharu)
"Ah, good morning."(Takeru)
"Can we talk? I want you to answer something."(Miharu)
"If I can answer."(Takeru)
Both of us stare at each other with serious eyes.
"Do you know that Shin-onii-chan lost so much? No. I know you knew something like that. What I want to ask is why did you still choose him despite that?"(Miharu)
"You truly are a perceptive girl... The first one, I explained that already. The second, I chosen him precisely because he lost so much."(Takeru)
"Why?! Even his heart is almost breaking! I know! I always know!! He is always enduring it! Yet, we are making him burdenfor more! Shin-onii-chan doesn't deserve to suffer like this!! Why?! Why is this world so unfair to him?!"(Miharu)
I cry. I weep for tears that his heart too frozen to do. This is the only thing I could do for him. Ahh... Why am I so powerless.... I don't want him to leave...
"... He is the one that is bathed with the darkness of despair. Burned with the cruelty of the world. Drowned by its mercilessness. Stoned by its criticisms. Blown away by its irrationality. Yet the light of hope in him cannot be extinguished. He always seek victory because of his lost. He seeks wisdom because he is a fool(dreamer). He seek strength because he is a weakling(failure). He seeks power because of his powerlessness(desperate guardian). To protect what is important to him. For he who once despaired knows what is beyond after hoping and overcoming that ordeal. He will a guide for others."(Takeru)
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---3 years ago, downtown slum---
I'm finding scraps and garbage in trash cans to sell or eat. I ran away at the orphanage who beaten us up and abused us. Ahh, everyday is like this, this world is so unfair. Maybe I shall beg for money to kill time? While doing so, I saw a boy buying on the hotdog stand. I saw his eyes. It feels like one of us. Those who lost our families. Rather, it is much more worst. I feel a slight sympathy even though should be the one to be sympathized... I approached him out of hunger and curiosity.
"Onii-san, money for food please...."(Miharu)
I beg to make him pity for me. He bought a sandwich for me. I got slightly surprised since he didn't flinched to my dirty look and smell. I thanked him and accepted it. After I finished eating, I saw him staring at me, smiling wryly. Wait. He waants my body? I heard those 'worker-nee-chans' older than me do that kind of work.
"I'm Shin. Can I ask why are you here?"(Shin)
"M-Miharu desu!! I'm here to beg for food..."(Miharu)
I told him that I lost my parents four years ago.
"You too huh. Would you like to be my family?"(Shin)
He suddenly pats my head.
-- Ahhh..... warm. So warm. how long since I have felt this warmth.
My eyes burst into tears, sobbing as he hugs and pats me.
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That day, I met my savior. My hero. My family. My important person. And now, He will be burdened by something unthinkable. I won't allow that!!
"I will not permit it! I will support him. Stand by his side. And if needed to, I will sacrifice myself for him! I will not everyone, the world to break him! He is the only one I have!! I won't let you take away from me."(Miharu)
I glared at the sage in front of me as if glaring my hatred to the world itself.
-[Loyal One][Dedicated One][Devoted One][Affectionate One][Believer of Justice][Believer of Love][Believer of Prudence][Courageous One][Saintess of Courage][Saintess of Love][Saintess of Justice][Saintess of Prudence][Hero of Justice][Hero of Prudence][Hero of Love][Hero of Courage][Seeker of Redemption][Seeker of Salvation][Hero][Seeker of Solace][Seeker][Fool][Love Fool] Titles Acquired-
-[Heart's Eye][Eyes of Evil Perception][Eyes of Fathoming][Sinner's Damage][Calm Mind] Unique Skills Acquired-