Aishin's Confrontation

I grabbed the orb and ice formed around my hand, but this time it wasn't harsh, but rather very light.

I put the orb in my bag and let go of it, then the ice had disappeared from my hand.

Remembering the fight that had happened earlier, when Aishin used his powers against the mysterious shadowy figure.

"I'll go confront him about it"

I departed the shrine to run to his house.

The world seemed prettier as if it were covered in a hint blue glow.

The air felt fresher as if we were high into the mountains, thinner, but more refreshing.

I feel stronger.

I can run faster.

I feel dynamic almost.

I feel like ice.

Even though it is summer, I don't feel hot.

Even though the air feels as if I were up on a mountain, I don't feel cold.

I feel like I could even stand up to lightning.

However, this feeling of loneliness and isolation I once had, it feels like it has grown.

Finally, I arrived.

"Damn"

Looking at the entire thing, I forgot how big his mansion actually was.

Tch!

I want to be rich and handsome with great fashion too you know . . .

Nevermind that, back to the reason for the visit.

I pressed Aishin's bell and a butler came out.

*tap* *tap* *tap*

I could hear his steps from the gateway all the way to the entrance of the house.

It seems he's wearing patent leather shoes.

The butler looked old, but he still had style and class.

He wore the typical outfit a butler would normally wear, he even included a monocle with a top hat.

He had grey hair and a moustache.

"What may the purpose of this visit be, young master?"

"I am an old friend of Aishin, would it be okay if I could visit him at the present moment?"

"Of course, let me get him to the door."

The butler went back inside.

Moments later, Aishin did not come out, but rather it was his sister, Aratani.

She looked like an enchantress.

White hair, reflecting the moonlight.

Crimson eyes piercing the darkness.

This is the girl I have a crush on.

"Y-Yo!"

Crap, I can't deal with this right now, I'm too embarrassed.

I'm a shy boy, I can barely talk to a girl, not my crush

She smiled.

Her smile is so warm.

It melts my frostbitten heart.

"Hey, Shimo!"

"I-Is A-Aishin here?"

"Oh, he's just upstairs, in his room playing the viola."

He plays the viola?

Why the viola?

Why not the violin?

"Got it! Thank you~"

I run upstairs trying to get out of that awkward situation.

I run to his room and slam the door open.

"Ahh, Aishin. How are you?"

He indeed was playing the viola.

"Aishin, why are you playing the viola?"

Aishin just smiled.

"You used to play the violin right?"

"Y-Yeah, what about it?"

"Interesting, remember our motto?

If you can play it slowly...?"

"You can play it quickly."

"Very good, so what's the point of your visit?"

I gulped preparing myself for this question.

"What was that? When you saved me earlier this morning."

Aishin's smile dropped

"I thought you would ask about that. Can you just do me a favour for once and forget about that?"

"No, I can't."

Aishin seemed a bit broken

"Please? I know it's unreasonable, but telling you might get you in danger."

"Aishin. I can't."

"Why not?"

I go into my bag and grab the orb and show it to Aishin.

"This is why."

Aishin's face suddenly got serious.

Aishin then put his hand in his pocket and pulled out a pink orb.

"I see"