There was one particular moment in the 7th Child’s like that made her thankful she met Masahiro-sempai…

It was during the time when a competition between Higher Accademics Schools tested the speed of other students.

It was in this competition that the 7th Child exceeded beyond the expectations of her peers and seniors.

The 7th Child was ridiculed as she asked to attempt the farthest run in the competition rather than the fastest… To her, it took more strength and determination to finish further and it was to finish faster.

Though even her professors discouraged her, Masahiro-sempai cheered her on. He encouraged her when they were alone and trained her secretly when no one was around.

On the day of the competition, the 7th child took her place. For a first time competitor, she was nervous. But she ran as much as she could… She continued on the impossible path no one dared to travel, and out of the 16 girls who competed, only half were able to finish, and Hitori was one of them.

It was quite unfortunate that the 7th Child lost consciousness by the time she reached the end of her task. She did not know that Masahiro was right beside her and caught her before she hit the ground. Hitori only regained consciousness a good few minutes later, realizing she had lost the competition by only a few miliseconds…

She was in pain, she was hurt, and she cried… She didn’t realize that Masahiro was still carrying her as she cried. Masahiro merely smiled, and took her away from the crowd. He sat under a tree, still craddling her in his arms and held her tightly as she cried, furious that she couldn’t prove herself to her peers, to her superiors and to her professors…

To that, he hugged her more tightly and whispered, “You’ve proven yourself to me… You are the only one from our school who was able to finish that task… You are worthy… So don’t cry anymore…

“And to me… You are priceless…”

A certain sadness form the word “goodbye” can twinge the heartstrings of the Human Heart and Soul…

She was of Royal Blood, fit to become her Land’s next Queen, and yet in sadness, she is parted from her King as she must continue on her journey alone.

There are times even the strongest forms of love must commit the ulitmate sacrifice and say “Goodbye”. But it is not the end, for there is time left for them to once again meet. How sad it is that they are to walk seperate paths… Hoping their paths will cross once again for a second chance…

In relation to the Festival of the Dolls, the same country has another celebration tomorrow, on the 14th day of the 3rd month… It’s called “White Day”.

Unlike countries in the West, the Kingdom of the Rising Sun celebrates Valentines Day in a very different manner. During Valentines Day, the girls give the guys chocolates… It’s only during White Day that the guys can return their affection. It is on this day when the tables have turned and the guys spoil the girls they love.

It is celebration that completely different from what I am used to, but surely, I will enjoy it if I am blessed to experience it…