Your POV

Looking at the boy that's hugging me, there's something that's bothering me.

Yesterday at our meeting, he was different. He was quieter throughout the meeting and always has a serious face.

His aura felt different than before. Like he's emitting a dangerous aura that's terrifying.

The others say that maybe he woke up on the wrong side of the bed or something.

My intuition says otherwise.

He was more clingy than usual that he even asked me to stay over at their house.

I declined but I promised to hang out with him today. Shin-nii-san told me that he also acted strange yesterday at their home.

He cried.

In front of him and Emma. It is rare for him to show others that he's crying. He also kept apologizing for no reason.

I'm getting worried since his goofy and playful self is replaced by something gloomy.

It's like he's not the Jiro I know but I can't just jump to conclusions. I'll have him tell me what's wrong.

"Jiro?" I asked and he hummed.

"Do you want to go on a date tomorrow? It's the shrine's festival after all." I asked softly.

"Yeah" he replied

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It's now August 3 and I'm currently waiting for Jiro to come. I also invited Emma but she said she'll go with Ken.

I'm currently wearing a f/c yukata with (fav. Flower) patterns on it. My hair was fixed in a (hairstyle) that's adorned with a flower clip.

A few moments later, Jiro finally came. He wore casual black clothes and his hair looks messy.

"Jiro" I called with a wave and smile

He approached me and his face has a neutral expression.

"Do I look bad?" I asked

"Of course not. You look beautiful in every way." He said with a small smile

"Thanks. Now let's go, the taiyaki will be sold out." I said as I tug his shirt.

He held my hand and walked together. We bought 2 of the fish-shaped snack and walked again.

I saw a cute (fav. Animal) plushie at a shooting booth. He probably noticed me watching and dragged me near the booth.

I protested at first because the game is probably rigged but he didn't listen. Paying for around, he took the shooting gun and walked a few steps back.

The owner was confused because it will be harder to shoot if you are far. Taking a deep breath in, he aimed the toy gun and continuously shot the target 3 times.

His aim is terrifying, when did he learn that.

The booth owner gave me the prize and I thanked Jiro with a smile. He held my hand again and we started walking towards the candy apple vendor.

It was my favorite to eat at every festival. He bought one for us each and ate.

"Jiro, how about we sit down while we eat." I suggested and he agreed

We sat on a bench in a nearby park. The area is empty, the moon is up in the sky brightly shining with the stars.

He leaned his head on my shoulder after he finished eating his candy. I also finished later.

"Ne, Jiro?"

"Hmm?"

"Are you really alright?"

"..."

"Are you hiding something from me?"

"..."

"You know you can tell me anything right? But I won't force you to."

"..."

"It's just that you feel different. Like you changed."

He flinched

"It's like you're having a lot of burdens. It's like your lonely, sad, empty and tired."

"..."

"But also It's like your longing for something."

"..."

"Ne, Jiro? Do I not make you happy anymore? Am I one of your burdens? I'm just worried about you that's why-"

I was cut off when he hugged me. My face buried in his chest.

"That's not it Y/n, you always make me happy and you'll never be a burden to me." He said

"Then why?"

"Will you believe me if I said that I'm from the future?" He said and pulled away from the hug.

I said nothing and held his hand.

"I was lonely at that time. You left me and I was empty."

"..."

"You were the sun that lights up my day. The moon that shines in my darkest and the others were the stars that also light me up."

"..."

"When the stars each faded one by one, you were there by my side. But when you also left, it was completely dark. The remaining stars can't fill your place."

"What do you mean I left? You know I wouldn't right? I promised."

"You died and left me alone." he said bitterly

I was shocked because I can't sense any lies in his words.

"I still remember how you died in my arms. Your bloodied face is stuck in my mind. The feeling that your body went cold is still present in my skin."

"It's my fault." he said with a shaky voice.

"It's my fault that you died. If I just didn't push you away. If I kept you close. If I was strong enough. You wouldn't-" I cut him off with a kiss on his forehead and I hugged him.

"Don't blame yourself Jiro. I'm sure that version of me in the future would be sad if she sees you like this."

I felt my Yukata start to get wet and he also started sobbing. I rubbed circles in his back to calm him down.

After he calmed down he continued to tell me what happened "in the future". I just listened and held him close.

"Ne, Jiro, what will you do now?"

"I don't know, it still feels like I'm dreaming though."

I flicked his forehead.

" Itai, what was that for?" he said

"See, you're not dreaming. And that's for trying to take your life." I said with a pout.

"I'm sorry." He said

"I'm not blaming you though, It's not like I felt what you've been through." I said

"Are you not scared? Are you not disgusted with me? I've done many bad things. Even the gods won't forgive me for the things I've done." he asked

"Of course, I'm scared, not at you but the things you've done. I'm not disgusted with you." I said

"You said that it's like your not yourself when you did that right? What do you call it again?" I added

"Dark impulse" he replied

"See, it's not your fault that you became like that. You protected the others by sacrificing yourself." I said

"I'm sure you've suffered for so long alone. But I'm here now, I won't leave you alone again so don't push me away like you said you did." I said with a soft smile.

"What if you die again? I can't take it if that happens." He said

"Then protect me this time and I'll protect you too. We'll have each other's backs." I said "You know we're like yin and yang. You are yang and I'm yin. We balance each other. "

"Let me help you carry your burdens. I'll share your sins with me. If I have to kneel in front of the shrine for a whole day, I will, so that the gods will forgive you." I said.

"You don't have to suffer because of me." He said.

"Nuh-uh, you said we're soulmates right? We'll share the same fate. So what will you do now?" I said

"I want to save everyone, I want to correct my mistakes. I don't want to have regrets anymore." he said

"I'll change the future." He added

"Then I'll be by your side to help you." I said

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A/n: Yin (Black) is female, Yang (white) is male. Mikey is the white part because despite being good in the past, the darkness took over him. Y/n is the black part because she had a dark past (which you'll know soon) but deep inside she's good.