Author’s notes: This is to be a short prelude to ‘SHIMAI,’ something I really should have been starting on a lot sooner. ‘SHIMAI’ itself will be posted in a different story link, since these chapters are merely a prelude. I know that these probably will make no sense at all, but hey, I like to be difficult.

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Forever Determined Minagiri

I’m trying to find you, but I don’t know exactly where it is that you are.

I’d like to save you, but I’m not sure what it is exactly that I’m saving you from.

I wish I could do what I’m supposed to, but my mind won’t let me.

I see you everywhere, yet I cannot see you clearly.

I’m calling out your name, but why don’t you hear me?

I must return it, so why won’t you let me?

This conflicted stretch hides much from what I need to accomplish…

But no matter what,

No matter how far…

I’ll get there.

I’ll get to where you are.

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She stands with cryptic dignity, courage in her wake. Looks dead ahead with eternal devotion and determination; bold and daring like her movements in battle. The strength of her eyes makes me question myself at times. Yet… there lies a crack in her mask. So small, so hidden, but it’s there. For a split second at most, something manages to slip from within, but only for then. Maybe…

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Author’s notes: Minagiri is not THE main character of the story; her happening to be the first intro is by chance. Be well. By the way, I’m dreadfully sorry that I’m being confusing with this.