Enchanted

Earlier around midmorning that day…

"Where are you going?"

Okada Koharu paused by the doorway and turned her head towards the direction of the voice. Her adoptive mother stood by the staircase, a wary expression on her face.

Well, who would blame her? She had seen her usually gentle and good-natured daughter wild and frightening for the first time. She was brought home screaming and kicking like a crazed person, cursing everyone who tried to restrain her.