I opened my eyes.

"...young master?"

I look at my side,
a relieved smile formed.

'He's not crying..'

"Are you feeling okay?
Is there anywhere that hurts?"

I shook my head.

"I---am fi-ne."

I voiced out,
but it cracks.

My throat needs water.

Koumi seem to realise it
and quickly gave me a glass of water.

'I wonder..
How long did I slept?'

I gulped down the water.

"Young master,
I'm very sorry..!"

Koumi quickly dogeza-ed
and apologised.

I stayed silent.

He, still in dogeza position,
explains.

"When we saw your painful face
when you were young,
we couldn't help but
to search for a way to keep your smile.
That's why we ended up in
sealing your painful memories."

I brushed my hand lightly,
fidgetting.

"We shouldn't had done it.
We understand if you hate us.
But please,
don't abandon the red panda clan."

I closed my eyes.

"You should've told me."

I whispered out.

Koumi flinchs lightly.

"I am weak,
but I can try and become stronger."

"..."

Koumi stayed in his dogeza state,
staying silent.

"Have a little faith in me."

I voiced out.

"I'm your young master right?"

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9 August 2019