Spring (2)
It is not the warmth of spring that marks the beginning of the new year, but the coldness of winter.
People hold a chill in their mouths and watch the same sunrise at any time, wishing all things well in the new year.
However, most people are sure of the beginning of the new year by looking at the cherry blossoms.
Even though they are aware that deep down they are already one year older.
It is only when you feel the warm spring air that you realize that it is a new year.
I stopped dancing and looked up at the sky. At the same time, the moon is the full moon with the strongest light.
It’s really just like the scenery you’ve seen before.
Sweat drips down your head. The wind from somewhere touched my sweat and made my skin even cooler.
“Whoa…”
I took a deep breath and looked at the cherry tree standing tall in front of me.
The cherry tree, which is much bigger and thicker than me, has buds that have not yet bloomed, and leaves are fluttering in the wind.
As always.
As I was staring blankly at the cherry trees, Akshi approached me.
She looked around a bit and asked me.
“This is the place you wanted to embody into the image world. How about it?”
“It’s just like the old memories. The tree is still growing well.”
“Yeah, I’m glad then.”
Saying that, Akshi slowly leaned against the tree.
It looks like he’s a little tired because his eyebrows keep getting closed.
I smiled as I watched Akshi, who continued to yawn, but never finally fell asleep.
“Why are you laughing?”
“If you are tired and sleepy, you should sleep.”
“Oh, aren’t you tired?”
Everyone looks tired. I don’t know why you’re not tired.
I stared at Akshi, who was forced to open her eyes, and grabbed her wrist.
‘Cause I can’t hold your hand
“What are you doing?”
“Follow me.”
The place that took her was the shade of the cherry trees.
It is also a place where the moonlight does not shine at all and only a cool breeze blows.
And a good place to lean back and fall asleep.
…see you soon.
“This is the best place for snowing.”
“No, I think well…”
As I stared, Akshi turned to the other side.
I’ve seen all of you trying to sleep.
“Don’t be stubborn.”
“…”
Akshi looked at me for a moment, then sighed and came towards me.
“You see me sleeping here now?”
Her gaze scans the place I have guided several times.
Then his eyes moved towards me.
Akshi was making a slightly absurd expression.
I wondered why I wanted to go there, but after seeing the place I showed you again, I understood.
Near the root of the tree, there is a lot of mud as if it has been sprayed with water, and there are a lot of grass growing that could pierce the skin if touched wrongly.
My body also refuses to sleep there, but it’s no different than Akshi.
When I was young, I think I slept well no matter what, but now that I’ve gotten older, the memories seem to have become just dirty.
Somehow, he had a bitter taste in his heart.
As time goes by, things of the past become increasingly obsolete.
This is especially true of toys that were treasured as children or places that we often visited and played.
I looked around. When I was on Earth, I saw so many landscapes that I became bored. Overgrown weeds and large cherry trees.
Remnants of the past are now circling by my side.
It is a moment to be lost in thought. If there is a small gap, the idea of a person digs into the gap and makes me defenseless.
In particular, memories of the past bind people and drop them into the abyss of recollection.
But, what always breaks it.
“Hey, Deron!”
It is a living being in the present.
Akshi looked at me and called my name out loud. As always, with the same frown on his face.
**
‘Why are you bruising when you’re bored?’
The longer you live, the more precious time is lost.
This is especially true for dragons that can live for several thousand years like Akshi.
Therefore, dragons like Akshi often meditate or sleep for several years.
Because time is overflowing anyway, and the world doesn’t change until you’re awake.
Rather, spend a few years wishing for a better world after that.
Of course, you don’t have to.
You can go on a trip with your own body, or you can make connections with humans.
Deron’s mother, Arwen, was like that.
However, Akashi did not do that.
A relationship is only possible when two people are connected in the end.
If one of them dies or disappears, it means nothing.
In that sense, how long will the relationship between a dragon, who lives for thousands of years, and a human, who lives only 100 years old, last?
Few people know the answer to that question.
It means everyone knows except for the neighborhood kid and nerd.
And, the severing of that relationship meant that the broken things turned into daggers and flew away.
For those who are still alive.
The dead pay the price by death, but the living must continue to live with the dagger in their heart.
Such is the severance of a relationship.
There were times when I thought that maybe it was a powerful curse that could pierce the heart of a dragon.
‘So I tried not to get involved as much as possible…’
There have been countless pains about the loss of ties from the old dragons who have lived for a long time.
Although she couldn’t feel it because she didn’t experience it firsthand, she didn’t completely ignore the old dragon’s words.
It means that you do not have enough relationships to build relationships even when you meet people.
It was the same when I first met Deron.
A cheeky human who can handle dragon mana. That was Deron’s first impression. And Akshi deliberately tried to keep him away by speaking harsh words to him.
If only he hadn’t looked like him.
Deron looked like a dragon, despite living a short human life.
Seeing how he lives as if he is full of time despite the deadline reminded him of the mindset of a dragon.
And the outstanding talents and bloodlines that support that confidence.
The moment she heard the word half-dragon, Akshi instinctively realized that her heart was open.
That the man in front of you is the first relationship you can face right now.
realized that fact.
because he was human The moment even a small barrier, which he was reluctant to because he was a person with such a short lifespan, collapsed, Akshi could see Deron alone.
Despite being a harp, his talent and power surpass that of a dragon.
If it hadn’t been for the end of the day when he was barely living, if he hadn’t already carried too much on his back.
Akshi would have wanted to get closer to Deron.
However, there were too many things on Deron’s shoulders.
A vicious Magi that even Akshi himself cannot identify.
A talent so strong that it was impossible to believe that God was playing a prank.
And the spirit that encompasses it all.
Deron, whom Akshi saw, was the person who rolled his body more than anyone else.
If it hadn’t been for his talent and mental strength, one of his body and mind would have collapsed right away.
It was just like accepting Magi right away.
What kind of madman would think to control Magi.
Why is Magi called Magi? It is so called because it is vicious and terrifying.
It is absolutely uncontrollable and comes from demons and changes wildly. It is the magic that makes a person no longer a human being.
But Deron did not give in. As if he couldn’t be defeated by something like a magician, he barely persevered.
Uneasy about that close tug-of-war, Akshi introduced the image world.
A space that only she and Deron can enter.
In fact, this space also had her small target.
‘There are too many women around.’
I don’t know if Deron himself was pretending not to know, but his attitude toward the women around him was very natural.
Not only her, but also when dealing with saints and that magic swordsman, he was very good at it. There seems to be a lot of wind in every word.
Besides, this time around, even the notorious high-level demons were not interested in Deron.
I don’t know, but it was obvious that the man in front of me had his women’s clothes ripped off.
Akshi had no intention of looking at it.
“Deron.”
“yes.”
“He looked at me and told me to close my eyes here.”
“It’s a mistake. I’ve been to this place a few times since I was a kid, so I thought it would be such a dirty place…”
“finely.”
At that one word, Deron’s eyes widened a little.
A place full of mud and grass, a suitable place for small children to hide.
It must be a sunny and cool place, but it doesn’t look very good for a good night’s sleep.
So Akshi asked for one thing.
“Lend me your shoulder instead.”
“…What?”
“Lend me your shoulder.”
Akshi put her hands around her waist and looked at Deron confidently.
Deron looked at him as if he was not funny.
“What is that…”
“It’s inconvenient to just sleep over there. So please lend me your shoulder.”
Of all the people she has ever seen, the one most likely to attract living things.
It was clearly a succubus queen.
She desperately traced her memory, imitating the tone of the succubus queen.
Since she has already been pointed out once, using that point as a stepping stone again, she moves Deron’s heart with her tone and energy.
No, I was going to move.
Deron, who was looking at her blankly, suddenly burst into laughter.
Not knowing the reason for that smile, Akshi tilted her head.
“It’s been a while since I laughed.”
“What, what?”
“Aksi. I’ll do whatever you want.”
Deron headed towards the underside of the tree. He moved his fingers and cut the mud and stinging grass from the base.
Then he sits carefully in his seat.
Akshi watched him silently. Deron looked at her with a puzzled expression and asked.
“What are you doing? Didn’t you ask me to borrow your shoulder?”
“Oh, ah! Yeah.”
Fearing that Deron might change his mind, Akshi quickly ran and sat down next to Deron.
His shoulders were hardened and stiff. It is not suitable for leaning the head.
So, Akshi laid down on Deron’s leg after leaving.
The legs were not stiff compared to the shoulders. It is also suitable for lying down.
Akshi closed her eyes and worried about what Deron would say.
“……”
Deron didn’t say anything. Instead, I just stroke her hair a little.
Relieved at that fact, Akshi closed her eyes completely.