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So much happened lately I’ve forgotten to write in my Diary lately. The dragon that Lila is keeping as a pet… can in fact change into the form of a human. Not only that… it’s a he… and understands our language!

All the things I said… he understood… ALL of it. I couldn’t face him properly for a while and tried to reconcile with him. When he doesn’t look all scaley he’s actually pretty handsome... Also he cares for the Young Miss, always keeping her safe from harm.

Now though, I suspect everything that has been happening lately… has been his handiwork. The frequency has somewhat dropped lately. Although my food still doesn’t have any meat on it… Not that I mind anymore, I’ve grown accustomed to not eating meat lately.

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I wonder… how would it feel if Kuro would look at me like he does Lila. His eyes when he looks at me are always so cold, yet his gaze is so warm when he watches Lila. Strangely my eyes have been following him lately, I’m not sure why.

There’s been something that has been bugging me though… Some days even though he’s with Lila and looks like he’s having fun keeping her company. His eyes seem so… sad… Why does he make that kind of face?

Day X Month XXXXX

Finally… I think I understand… I think I’m in love with Kurogane… I’m not sure when it happened, but I keep thinking about him. I want to make him happy enough that he’ll never make that sad face again. I’m not sure why… But I want him to be happy enough that he doesn’t have to carry the weight all by himself.

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Hopefully one day… one day he’ll tell us about it. The reason for his hidden sadness… before it engulfs him…

Day XX Month X

He’s going home to visit he said… he’ll be gone for a whole year! What do I do? Should I confess?

No, no! That’s too embarrassing! After thinking for a while I decide I’ll write him a letter and pack it in a basket of sandwiches for him when he leaves. That way I have a year to prepare myself and receive his reply…

Day XXX Month X

Today we saw off Master and the Young Lady… Kuro sent them off with a smile. But I could tell, the look in his eyes were so empty… As if he had lost a part of him. I was in such a hurry to say something, anything to make him feel better. But he denied that anything was wrong… he just smiled and went into town. All I could do was watch him as his figure slowly disappeared into the crowd.

Day XX Month X

Each morning I wake up Kuro… he always seems to have this pained look on his face… He must be having nightmares. I don’t recall that ever happening before, he would always sleep peacefully? What changed… is he not used to sleeping alone? I should ask him about this, it’s really bothering me. Maybe… just maybe he’ll rely on me, even a little bit… Let me help him with whatever is tormenting him every night.

Day X Month X

...Where are you Kurogane… Everyone’s waiting for you to come home… Please… come home already…