Part 12: Okaeri: Clarifications

Part 12, written by Choco Soong
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Yuri asks Himitsu questions
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‘Mitsuhime! Wake up!’ Yuri shook her shoulders. Himitsu opened her eyes and the grey eyes connected with her blue ones. She tore her gaze away as she sat up.
‘I told you I’d be bright and bushy tailed at 7!’ He grinned, indicating his wristwatch.
‘Good for you.’ She mumbled.

After getting ready, they walked to a nearby store and bought some pastries. Himitsu took a deep breath and dug into the paper bag.
‘What’s this?’ She asked, taking out an egg tart.
‘It’s an egg tart, try it!’ Yuri said, smiling.

Himitsu stared at it blankly.
‘Oh, just drink something, then!’ Yuri grumbled, digging his hand into the plastic bag and pulled out a carton of milk.

She poked the straw into the hole and sipped. Yuri bit into the egg tart and chewed.
‘You’re in a crabby mood.’ She remarked.
‘It’s just… I’ve just been thinking… I have SO many questions that I somehow forgot to ask you.’
‘Well, fire away.’ She said, sucking at her straw.

Yuri looked at Himitsu, who was looking at him curiously.
‘Why was I just a soul walking around?’

Himitsu put down her empty carton.
‘Well, remember when you called their names out loud?’
‘Yeah…?’
‘That’s what triggered the zombies to “wake up” and, well, they took your body.’
‘Why for?!’
‘Well… They need a little bit of human to make themselves, don’t they?’

Yuri scratched his head.
‘Say what?’ He said. Himitsu raised her brow.
‘A zombie. It has a body, only because someone transfigured them.
‘But magic isn’t almighty, and I think the person that transfigured them isn’t either. Especially, as he or she had so many lives to give to so many zombies. They still need a bit more. So, they took your body, gnawed it to small pieces and distributed it around.’

Himitsu licked her lips and ran her fingers through her hair.
‘Oh.’ Yuri said. He didn’t quite get it. But at least he knew where his body went to.
‘I’m sure you have more questions.’ Himitsu said.
‘Yeah. Why my family?’
‘Goodness, I’d have thought you’ve figure it out by now!’ Himitsu exclaimed.

Yuri stared at her bewilderedly. She let out a sigh.
‘Isn’t it obvious? It’s not your family they’re after. It’s you!’
‘What? You mean… they want… me?’ Yuri stammered.
‘Yes. And don’t ask me why. You are either a magical being or you are of some use to them…’ Himitsu said. Yuri was so confused. He scratched his head.

They stood up and continued walking down one of the many streets in Tokyo. Suddenly, Himitsu stopped. Yuri looked back at her. She was staring at the back of a plump lady holding a child.

Yuri followed her gaze.
‘What…?’ Yuri whispered.
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Posted and Written by Choco
Plot created by K
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Okaeri is a fantasy story written by two students for fun.
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