He grew up in a wealthy household but was never particularly robust. Spending most of his time outdoors under a tree with a book in hand became his routine—a quiet, solitary existence that defined his childhood.
One day, a youkai named Miya discovered him in that spot. The two struck up a conversation, and what began as a chance encounter turned into an ongoing friendship. After that, they'd talk regularly whenever they crossed paths.
But then one season, he simply stopped showing up.
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