1 Chap : 1 Shadow of the Past

It all started with a boy named Kairo. Each night, he was drawn into a labyrinth of dreams, where memories intertwined with imagination. The dreams were a tapestry of emotions, a blend of beauty and tragedy that echoed the depths of his subconscious.

In the quiet hours of the night, Kairo found himself ensnared in the tangled web of his mind once again. As he slept, visions of his beloved sister Lia haunted him, her smile a beacon amidst the shadows.

But with Lia's presence came a flood of emotions, a mix of guilt and longing that threatened to consume him. For Lia was not just a figment of his imagination; she was a painful reminder of the day she slipped away, lost to the depths of the lake.

As Kairo chased after her ephemeral form in his dreams, desperation gripped his heart. His fingertips brushed against the veil separating him from his sister, only to watch her slip away once more.

With a start, Kairo awoke, drenched in sweat, his heart pounding in the silence of his room. The darkness pressed in around him, suffocating in its intensity. He lay there, grappling with the weight of his memories, Lia's voice still echoing in his ears.

It was a familiar ritual, this dance between dream and reality, a cycle of longing and loss with no end in sight. Yet, amidst the pain, Kairo found solace in those fleeting moments of connection with his sister.

But as dawn broke, banishing the shadows of the night, Kairo knew he could not dwell in the past forever. There were responsibilities to attend to, a life to live beyond his memories.

With a heavy heart, Kairo pushed himself out of bed and began his day. The morning air was crisp as he walked through the bustling streets of his neighborhood, lost in thought.

Meanwhile, at school, Kento and Hina wondered about Kairo's absence. Kento, ever curious, was determined to uncover the truth behind his friend's mysterious behavior.

Back at home, Kairo's routine was interrupted by a sudden headache, a reminder of the pain he carried within him. Despite his struggles, he pressed on, determined to face the day ahead.

As he headed to a job interview, Kairo's past weighed heavily on his mind. The interview was brief, the manager sensing the pain behind Kairo's eyes and ultimately rejecting him for the position.

Anger and frustration boiled within Kairo as he left the office, the rejection serving as a painful reminder of his brokenness. Yet, he found comfort in the familiarity of his school routine, even as his friends questioned his well-being.

After a brief encounter with Kento and Hina, Kairo found himself overwhelmed by another headache, a physical manifestation of his inner turmoil. Despite his friends' concern, he assured them he was fine, hiding the truth behind a forced smile.

As the day came to a close, Kairo retreated to the solitude of his home, contemplating the secrets he kept buried within him. Though he longed to confide in his friends, fear held him back, trapping him in a cycle of silence and suffering.

As he lay in bed, the weight of his past pressing down on him, Kairo made a silent vow to confront his demons and reclaim the light that had been lost. Little did he know, the journey ahead would test his courage and resilience in ways he could never imagine.