YUKITO/TASUKU
[Years Ago]
I ran around the orphanage, giggling as I chased after my balloon.
"Come back," I yelled, laughing. I jumped and caught it.
"You sure love that balloon, don't you?" the caretaker said, chuckling.
"Yup," I said, smiling. "It's the only one I have."
She rubbed my head. "Well, maybe next week, we can get you another one. There's a discount going on at the store."
My eyes shimmered. "Really?"
"Yep. It's for kids who can't afford it."
"Thanks, Miss Kozakura," I said, hugging her.
"Think nothing of it. Anyway, it's time for lunch."
"Okay!"
She looked at the orphanage. "Say, Yuki. Why do you keep to yourself?"
I lowered my head. "Well, some kids get adopted. I don't wanna get attached to anyone and then get my heart broken when they leave."
"That's true. But, it's not healthy to isolate yourself."
