Hidden Scars

    By StoryShiftChara

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    01 Aug, 2023

    Kanna was unlike any other girl in her school. Her hair was as white as snow and her eyes were equally white, sparking the curiosity of many. However, what set her apart was not her unnatural hair color, nor her emotionless gaze, but rather the fact that she was incapable of feeling any emotion.

    It wasn't as if Kanna didn't try. She went about her days as usual, attending school and performing her duties at home. She tried to fit in but it was difficult when she couldn't relate to her peers on an emotional level. She was a puzzle, a mystery that no one could quite figure out.

    Amongst her peers was Hakudoshi, a domineering boy with a notorious reputation. He took pleasure in terrorizing the other kids, but he couldn't help but be intrigued by the girl who showed no signs of fear or distress. He took it upon himself to break her down, he saw it as a challenge.

    It wasn't long before Hakudoshi began attacking Kanna, physically and emotionally. Try as he might, Kanna remained impassive. Her lack of reaction infuriated Hakudoshi, but at the same time it intrigued him. He wondered how it could be possible for someone to be so devoid of emotions.

    But just because Kanna couldn't feel any emotion, it didn't mean she was immune to pain. What Hakudoshi couldn't see was that she was suffering on the inside. She was desperate for escape, desperate for the pain to end.

    One day, as Hakudoshi was passing by Kanna's house, he caught sight of her through her bedroom window. Kanna was not as she usually was. She looked broken, defeated. The sight of Kanna trying to hang herself sent a chill down Hakudoshi's spine.

    He rushed to the house, banging on her window, desperately trying to catch her attention. But Kanna didn't respond. Panicked, Hakudoshi forced his way into Kanna's house. He had to save her, he couldn't just stand by and do nothing.

    Kanna had already lost consciousness by the time Hakudoshi reached her room. He quickly untied the noose and gently lowered her to the ground. As he cradled her in his arms, he couldn't help but feel a pang of guilt. Was he partly responsible for pushing Kanna to this point?

    He called an ambulance and accompanied Kanna to the hospital. As he waited outside her room, he was consumed by guilt and fear. He watched as the doctors hurried in and out of her room, their faces a mask of concern.

    Kanna remained unconscious for days. The guilt gnawing at Hakudoshi grew stronger with each passing day. He found himself praying for Kanna's recovery, a foreign concept to him. He didn't care about being strong anymore, he only longed for Kanna's well-being.

    When Kanna finally woke up, the relief that washed over Hakudoshi was indescribable. She was her usual self, the same emotionless girl, but there was something different about her. A white ribbon now adorned her hair, concealing the mark on her neck.

    Despite Kanna's recovery, Hakudoshi couldn't shake off the guilt. He vowed to protect her, to make amends for his past behavior. He realized for the first time the gravity of his actions and the harm he had caused.

    From then on, Hakudoshi made it his mission to look out for Kanna. He stood by her side, warding off anyone who dared pick on her. He was her protector, her guardian. And in his own twisted way, he had developed feelings for her.

    Kanna, on the other hand, remained the same. The incident did not seem to have any effect on her emotional state. She lived her life as she always had, devoid of any feelings. Despite this, she seemed to appreciate Hakudoshi's presence in her life.

    Despite everything, the young girl with white hair and eyes as white as snow, remained a mystery. One that Hakudoshi had dedicated himself to understanding. Even if she couldn't feel any emotions, he wanted to be there for her, to ensure that she never felt alone ever again.