7 months have passed since the young woman have been taken in.

She hasn't regained her consciousness since that night. She has been in a coma for quite a while. Bringing others into a concern or remaining faithful for her return to consciousness. During her hibernation, they have been treating her wounds and injuries sufficiently even being a real precaution with her state. Spend their major time day and night to make sure her wounds are being taken care of and no affection have occurred. Including using the special homemade remedy they use for medicinal purposes: Wisteria.

Earlier, the cult used to lose hope for her full recovery or her life, however, their spirit is stronger (thanks to their persistence), and they kept on treating her. Their result of support came out great. Her recovery progress is going very well even in her brutal state. Each day her body will react well to the treatments bringing relief to the servants.

However, there were no signs or hints of her awakening.

"I see. She is already on the recovery road perfectly well. That is very good news indeed. I'm very thankful we have the professional medical team here." Douma said with a smile on his facial features, leaning back on his huge purple bean bag as he's shifting his crossed legs.

The nurse nodded her head and continued, "Yes! However, there are still no signs of her waking up anytime soon. Even with our strongest home remedy: Wisteria. We have tried all we can to get her to wake up." The tone of her voice has gone softer indicating small sorrow in her voice.

Usually, people would feel empathy or pity for someone in a brutal situation, but not the cult leader. Pretending to go along with their emotions as he fabricates by encouraging hope for the unconscious guest. They would seek consolation in prayer and aspirations for her well-being, and Douma continues to provide solace to them. Another script came easy to him. He nodded his head and gave the female servant a reassuring smile, "I'm sure she will wake up, but it is gonna take time due to how her injuries were impacted her well-being, resulting in her mental and physical state running outs its limits."

The servant hummed in agreement and left before placing a smile, "Y-you are right my lord!"

"Of course. Now go back on to our precious guest. Do your guys very best on her wounds. We want to make sure she can move sufficiently without any sudden problems along the way. Especially when she would wake up." Douma clapped both his hands with a closed-eyes smile.

The nurse bowed respectfully, "Yes!" Then left immediately and closed the shoji door.

The moment she closed the door, Douma turned his smile into a blank one.

It's surprising how she is still alive to this day! I was expecting she would pass away on the first week she came in. Her injuries looked fatal, and her recovery is impressive. But she hasn't awoken yet and I'm wondering if she will be like this way for a long time? They have to learn the hard way one day when she no longer draws in a breath as her heart never again functions.

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Hisashi casually sweeps on the front porch to the small staircase toward the outdoors and the entrance of the temple. Humming graciously to help the time by sweeping as he is enjoying the bright outdoors.

"Hisashi-San?"

Hisashi stopped his sweeping before turning his head behind to see two female maids with smiles.

"Ichika-San! And Yua-Chan! What can I do for the both of you?" He stopped his sweeping and held up to his side with one hand.

"Yua-Chan and I are going to the market lane to get more mint ointments for our unconscious guest. We are running low on the remedies and we don't have other servants available at this moment." Ichika let out a small laugh, "Will you watch over her until we get back?"

Ichika nodded before adding, "Yeah! All you need to do is to water her up with a warm clean rag to her forehead and other important body parts to keep her temperature steady and rinse up."

"Of course! I will make sure she is well taken care of!" Hisashi smiles widely.

"Thank you Hisashi-San!' They both said and headed forward to the exit to leave the village with two baskets in their hands.

Hisashi headed inside the temple then placed the broom back where it came from in the small broom closet then headed to the big kitchen to fill out a bucket of warm water. Once he had enough water and turned off the facet, he went straight to the medical room where the unconscious mysterious female is being treated. As he went inside, he sees the young indigo-haired woman laying on the futon in a changed white kimono with a couple of bandages wrapped around her head and some taped bandages on her one cheek. He walked toward her to take a good look to see where her recovery is. He heard her recovery is improving greatly. He widened his eyes to see the wounds he saw before when he met her had faded away from her face.

She sleeping peacefully like always.

This brings small relief to Hisashi but at the same time, he still feels anxious.

It has been half a year since she came here, but is she gonna be in a coma for a long time?

He put the thought aside as he placed the bucket of warm water next to her sleeping form then kneel then damped the towel into the water and brought it out and squeezed the liquids out for a few seconds before placing it on the unconscious one's forehead. Damping a couple of times on her forehand and then to the side of her delicate face, carefully to avoid further damage to her skin or causing any affections. That's the last thing he wants to do,

He looks down at her face with a soft smile before cleaning her cheek, "I'm so glad you're recovery has improved over the past months! It is very incredible!" He retrieved his arm back and dampened the towel again into the bucket before squeezing it out. "It's great you managed to survive your intense injuries. We were very worried you won't make it out of how the brutal state you were in. Hopefully, you will wake up soon but perhaps it takes time to recover even for this long." He pulled down the futon blanket to her stomach and began cleaning her neck to her chest carefully. "But it's okay. Once you have to wake up, we will make sure nothing bad like that ever happens to you again." He sit up and gently hold her arm up with his free hand and the other pulled down her sleeve. Hisashi began damping the towel to her forearm. "You are going to love living here! We here are so generous and helpful in Eternal Paradise. We put each other first before ourselves. We make sure our sanctuary provides all the necessities for our benefit; we bring fresh ingredients, organic meals, clean clothing, and so on! We accept anyone no matter where you came from or who you are, you will be granted our gratitude and our support! Forgiveness is the key to leave a great life. To me...it's a way to be in peace." He rolled up her sleeves before placing her arm down. He dampened the towel into the bucket again and repeat the process. He pulled down the blanket and gently lifts her feet, scrubbing from the leg to the toe. "And our leader is a wonderful and gracious person to guide us for peaceful lives. He guided us to eternal paradise with promises and faith." As he reached to her toes, her feet began to squirm as her leg began to move on its own.

Hisashi widened her eyes. He has his head up before turning around to meet large green orbs.

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"She's finally awake?" Douma said with both eyebrows up with an "o" shaped mouth, sitting up from his large bean.

"Y-yes she has! It's unbelievable! According to Hisashi, he was taking care of her while Ichika and Yua were on errands at the marketplace. He was washing her when she suddenly woke up."

"Is she aware of her surroundings? Does she have her memories?"

The male servant shook his head, "She began to panic but we managed to calm her down. However, she was unable to speak or move correctly as she was in a coma for 7 months. We will begin the treatment for her to move and speak again. But I wouldn't say the same for her memories as she shook her head for not recalling her memories or even herself. The only way we get a response from her was her nodding or shaking her head. Other than that we know she is awake and well!"

"I see. Make sure everyone is back to their positions as it was another regular day. Please informed them that she is still in a recovery process where she is in a state where she wants space to form herself."

The servant nodded and immediately head out.

I cannot wait to see this girl. I wonder what she looks like... I wonder what she will be like?

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For days, the mysterious woman has continued to live in the medical chamber for progress in the state of her well-being ever since she regains her consciousness. She looks out the window seeing the brightest day shine through her making her feel like she is safe. She looked down to her lap where she is holding her cup of herbal tea and next to her are her cleaned plate that she had finished in less than 5 minutes. She doesn't remember the last time she has been fed this well or even this much in her life.

The people who are taking care of her are very kind and the most gentle people she ever met. She hasn't recalled meeting people this generous for a long time. They provide her with everything she doesn't know she needs. New garments, food, water, tea, fresh new white robe, and medications even replace her blankets every day. Although she is wondering how long she is going to be in this room? They informed her they want to make sure she can fully recover until her mobility and communication are working up.

They made a point. She has been sleeping here for 7 months. When she found out about it, she was shocked she slept for so so so long.

At least she was able to sleep thoroughly.

She doesn't remember the last time she slept this long and well.

She will make sure she will recover. That way she can go out and live her new life.

She is never going back to the awful nightmare place ever again.

The young woman flinched when she heard the door knock. Shoji door slide opened reveals Hisashi with a heartwarming smile and walking in with a tray that has a cup of tea.

The lavender smells made the young woman feel at ease with her surroundings, letting her know everything will be okay. Creating a longing nostalgic sensation for home. Her old home.

"Ah good evening miss! It is time for your daily medicine." Hisashi walked to her side and then put the tray next to her.

The indigo-haired woman beamed up and reached for the cup, and began drinking her tea medicine. It tasted weird at first but the flavor of lavender has brought decency. She hummed in enjoyment before placing the half-drunk tea back on the tray. She gave the bald servant a soft smile. She opened her mouth, hopefully, to say the words.

"Th..thank..y-y...you!"

Hisashi nodded, "Of course. It's good to hear you are regaining your voice. The wisteria medicine has always done its wonderful allure your body for a full recovery!"

The young female nodded before taking a bite of her salmon daikon.

"Uh, miss...I don't want to interrupt but.."

The indigo woman looked up with a curious look while eating her food.

"It is necessary for me to have you practice on your mobility to know where you are at and see if the amount of wisteria we are putting in is enough."

The young woman nodded and placed the cup back on the tray, moving the tray further so that way she has some room. She pulled the blanket out and raised her arms. As Hisashi helped her stand up. Her leg immediately fell but Hisashi still managed to help her sup. She legs were getting stable enough to stand on her own as Hisashi let go of her but is near enough just in case she fell. She keeps making sure her balance is steady before taking her first few steps. This brings little joy to the old servant.

"You are doing it, my dear!"

The indigo-haired woman glee in joy as her mobility is improving each day. She carefully walked across the room back to her futon, to the shoji floor then to Hisashi. As she was enjoying her mobility improvements, she almost tripped but Hisashi managed to catch her right away with both his hands holding onto both sides of her arms. "Woah there!"

Indigo widened her eyes before letting out a small giggle.

He helped her stand up with a few chuckles, "it's impressive you can walk this well! I give it a week that you fully walk again." They both kneeled on their knees and faced each other. The woman has got adjusted to her kneeling position before looking back at Hisashi with a delicate smiley expression.

"Alright next we are going over your speaking ability."

The young lady open her mouth and try to speak however she began to cough up a bit.

"It's okay take your time. We are here to see your progress. No rush." Hisashi smiles with a small wave to assure her to not rush in.

The young woman nodded and closes her eye, clearing her throat, "Hi..Sa..Sa..."

"That's it go on!" he encouraged her with a bright hopeful look as he took a closer look.

"His...shi...San." She opened her mouth again "Hisashi San. Good morn...ing."

He clapped his hands, "You're doing so so well my dear!" He patted her head, however, once he made contact with her head, she began to drastically flinch. She backed away from Hisashi, defended herself by covering with her arms, and staggered whimpering.

Hisashi realized what he did was a major mistake. He quickly walked up to her, calming her down with apologizes, "I ah! Oh my, I am so so sorry my dear! Pl-please, forgive me!" Using his gentle voice to reassure her that he means no harm to her.

She must've been through a mass traumatic event.

"P-please do not be afraid." Hisashi tried to reach for her but she backed away in terror, sobbing. Aching to his chest, Hisashi took a few steps back and wait until she was tranquil. She eventually sat down along with Hisashi and began hugging the old servant, weeping into his shoulder. It was an upsetting sight, increasing a lot of empathy for this young woman.

"Everything is alright now....shhh it's okay my dear it's okay I promise." He carefully rubs her back, signaling her there is nothing she is afraid of and that she can trust him for her safety. Make sure she is comfortable enough to be held with slightly rocking. After what seemed like half an hour, he was able to have the young woman calm down as her sobs are decreasing into small hiccups.

The young woman sniffled, "..thank you, Hisashi-san."

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2 weeks the young lady's speaking abilities and mobility have improved drastically.

As her mobility and communications increased, they worked on her regaining her memories.

However, her memories have become decent.

She remembers how she ended up in the temple in the first place and why she was out deep in the dark woods. She was able to explain everything that had happened on that cold snowy night. She explained she used to live with her violent husband who has the smallest temper and especially would take it out on her for the smallest thing. How his mother would scold her for her littlest mistakes or misunderstandings and blames her for the reasons for his vituperative attacks on her. She managed to escape from his hammering by bitting his hand harshly and fled out of the terrible situation even if she ran out barefoot, with no proper winter clothing and unable to see her surroundings as her face was badly beaten. The people would give their sympathies and support for her remarkable bravery in fleeing from the disheartening household.

During her recovery, she has to get along with everyone in the temple especially with Hisashi as he would be her aid to help her throughout her new home in the Eternal Paradise Cult including talking about their leader who established the organization and gave them wonderful habitats to live in.

She found the leader very intrigued, and admirable. Especially when she sees him as a true saint when she knows the Gods and Buddha made in touch with him since the beginning of his life!

Since she can move and talk, she can leave out of the infirmary room and have her Chamber and her role for the temple to help around.

She was finally given a sanctuary that she longed for so long that she felt hopeless back then until she came to Eternal Paradise and she will forever be grateful.

She enjoyed being around them. And they enjoyed being around her.

They even got to know her name

Kotoha Hashibira.

That is her name.

Everyone knows but the leader as he was recently been occupied with meeting with his followers, especially at night. For that, the servants and other assistances are unable to inform him of the news about her.

Until one night:

Emiyo gasp out in pleasure as her eyes are closed shut and her hands are clutched onto Douma's strong shoulders as he is nibbling on her neck where he is holding her waist with one hand and the other in between her legs inside her white robe.

"Douma-sama~ please don't stop-ah!"

The prodigy smirked while sucking her delicate skin of hers. Knowing his skilled digits hit her special spot that always makes her go crazy. To prove it, she is bucking her hips onto his hand so desperately like a dog begging for its tastiest treat for being good.

"Now now not too loudly. We don't want others to hear your lovely sounds do we?" He pulled his head away from her porcelain skin with a grin displayed on his face. Leaning in and his lips took over hers, biting them hard, loving the pleasured moan that echoed in his mouth. He effortlessly pulled his lips away and licks the blood off his lips. Tasting the divine crimson liquids makes him more aroused. Emiyo's eyes are tightly closed with her satisfying facial expression, showing the pleasure taken over her entire being, squirming underneath from from his fingers, not even halfway into her inner wet tunnels.

"Y-yes I...I mean no Douma-sama! I'm sorry Douma-Sama—-'' the pressure increased as his fingers' start paced also increased. Made it impossible for her to keep still that long.

"How are you feeling now my dear? Are you able to obtain pleasures of happiness these past days after the last time we met? Have I met all your crying needs you thoughtful expressed through those lips?' He coy with his head to his side as he continues to watch her getting aroused again from his two digits went in and out gently as she's creasing her face and pitching her moans, squeezing tightly around them. Immediately let go of her last remaining energy in her before softly moaning, laying back on his futon. Douma's fingers are still inside of her but he unwrapped his other arm and placed his elbow onto the futon, laying next to her on his side, observing her letting out quick breaths in and out with her eyes half-closed as her dark brown hair swayed all over the cushy pillow.

The squelching noises are the delightful music to his ears.

Emiyo slowly opened her eyes, her cheeks becoming flustered at the sight of her savior who had given her yet another best release. "Of course I am. You always fulfilled my needs in every way possible. I am so thankful." She gave him a tired but satisfied smile.

"I am glad to hear." He pulled his fingers out and sit up, wiping the essence off his fingers with a handkerchief.

Emiyo slowly sits up, she went further down, revealing her full cleavage. She gave him another seductive smile, "Is there a way I can repay you, my gracious leader?"

"We both know what that will be...." Douma let out a chuckle before hovering her over. Emiyo let out a peal of laughter before spreading her legs for her gracious leader to get in. "I want to make sure you are going to be please by my offer, sir." She said, entirely sliding her robe off her, revealing her bear creamy body. Perky breasts with ravenous small brown teats popping out along with her curvy waist.

"I am always pleased but I want to make sure my female followers are getting their needs satisfied so they can be happy." Douma's eye turn into a lustful predator as he looked down at her exposed upper body to her special area.

"I certainly am. All thanks to you. It has been such a long day for me!" She let out a sigh and slightly rubs her temple. "It was such a strain to help this new girl around the temple and how things work around here...show her how to do her duties like washing the articles of clothing, open and close the futon the right way, clean certain parts of the temple...ugh she is exhausting when she asked me many questions!"

It was kinda annoying when she raised her voice in irritation. Douma let it slide. He placed his focus on the swellings on her chest before reaching up to the left and groping gently as he rubs the light nipple with his thumb. "A new member?"

She let out a quiet gasp, closing her eyes, "You know? The injured woman we treated came into the temple one cold night. Ever since she was able to move and talk again, we have given her around the tour and the roles of our duties to maintain our purpose for Eternal Paradise. It was my day to help her and it was like talking to a child! It was hard to not thrash at her."

"O0oh her. I haven't got the chance to meet her or hear current updates but the last time I did was she was eager to be here for the rest of her life." Douma placed his mouth on her other breast and began sucking slowly while squeezing the other.

"Yeah I understand she came from a complex situation and it was my turn to train her but honestly she was SO HARD as if she was so slow to learn." She rolled her eyes before bucking her hips for more of his touches.

"Come now she must be getting used to her surroundings since she came in all devastating injuries. Give her patience." Douma pulled his mouth away before lowering in between her legs, spreading a little more for more room for his shoulders before leaning down in her most soaked area. "Even if she is not too bright, I wouldn't judge her so suddenly."

She let out a sigh, "It isn't my place to make sudden remarks on our new member. It's not integrity to do. I apologize." She mewls and leaned her head back down as pleasure signals are sent to her head from her soaking private part as Douma gives her steady licks. She clutched onto his hair and pulled it, indicating to go deeper. She let out a high moan before speaking which was something Douma was unexpectedly preparing to hear, "Next time when I am training Kotoha again, I am gonna make sure I don't get the irritation best of me."

The moment she said that name Douma immediately opened his eyes and stops his expert licks that she gets off. He gives in more few seconds before he looks above her area. "Will you please repeat her name one more time?"

Emiyo mewl of the loss her pleasure she was seeking and felt the discomfort at the pause of the lack of arousal slowly disappearing. She opened her eyes and pouts. Why had he suddenly stopped? He never stops! "Kotoha? That is her name my Douma-sama."

"And do we know her last name as well?"

Emiyo gave out a thought before answering "I believe...Hashibira! Kotoha Hashibira."

It couldn't be. No. It's not possible.

"Now can we get back where you started—" she felt Douma shift from his position and began to stand up before walking around her to fix himself. with his back facing her as he is quickly adjusting. Not bothering to notice her total confusion and the need for release. "Douma-sama?"

He turned his head over his shoulder with a closed eye and smiled, "Thank you for spending this lovely night with me Emiyo-Chan, but there are some things I have to arrange immediately before tomorrow." And with that, he quickly heads out of his chamber before closing the shoji door without looking back at her.

Emiyo instantly sits up with brown eyes widened. Instantly, she got up and walk towards the shoji door, not bothering to cover herself and ignoring the somewhat soreness and the liquids dripping down between her legs as she narrowly slide open the door to look out the hallway and sees he is already gone, "What the hell just happened?"

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"Ohhh I'm gonna finally see the founder tonight? So suddenly?" Kotoha asked with an excited tone of her voice as she's folding the futon back into the folded futons pile.

Hisashi nodded while patting the futon sheets with the futon batter. "Yes! He is excited to meet you and wants to hear your story. He told us not to spoil anything as he only wants to listen from you!"

Kotoha felt an exciting sensation in her chest as she began to jump. "I can't wait to see Douma-Sama face-to-face! I will finally show my gratitude towards him for providing me haven even when I came here as an unwanted guess."

Hisashi shook his head, "You were never unwanted. We welcomed anyone who stepped foot to this temple and make sure you are being taken care of right away from the damages from your terrifying life story and start over. You deserve happiness instead of suffering. That is the major role in Eternal Paradise."

Kotoha smiles brightly at the kindest yet intellectually remark he pointed out. She enjoys hearing his wise and wisdom thoughts that always put her at ease and comfort. She is grateful to meet such a great person to rely on if she is feeling not right about herself or her surroundings. A few knocks on the shoji door occurred that were brought to their attention. "Kotoha-San! We have fully repaired your entire kimono! Ready for you to wear it anytime!" The short brunette walked in with Kotoha's folded green kimono in her hand.

This brought Kotoha joy. "Oh thank you!" She put away the last futon before heading to the kind servant in less than a second. Kotoha retrieved her special kimono and her dark blue obi. "Thank you so much..you have no idea how this means a lot." The young lady looked down at her kimono with a smile. The special kimono she got from her father on her wedding day. She couldn't bear losing something that was from him.

The servant bowed down with a smile, "You are very welcome. Luckily we were able to fix the damages including patching perfectly the ripped holes. We thoroughly washed your kimono until it looks like a new stylish kimono-like it originally was!"

Kotoha happily clutched onto her kimono as it unfolded down to her feet, "thank you thank you! You have no idea how much this means to me..I do not know what I would do without my special kimono.." a sorrowful memory occurred for a brief moment before quickly changed her tone before the other noticed her sadness, "Uhm...Is it okay if I can change this white robe into my kimono please?"

Hisashi pretended he didn't see her change of mood before giving her a soft smile, "Of course, and take the rest of the evening off! Take your time too for your meeting with our gracious is in the next 4 hours. Don't mind me doing the all remaining chores of ours!"

"Ah, I will help you finish off, Hisashi-san!" The short brunette elegantly offered but Hisashi held his hand up, "No need. I can handle all the tasks. You go back to your position. Please don't mind me!"

Both the girls stood there with fascinated expressions by his hardworking efforts and determination without a second thought of taking the responsibilities.

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Brushing her long indigo-hair with a delicate designed wooden brush that was given to her by one of the female members. As a token of her becoming a new member of the paradise cult and being part of creating paradise. Using a mirror stand that was also a gift to brush every long hair strands she needs. Thoroughly. She placed the brush down next to her and took a moment in a mirror. "I wonder how long has it been my hair has looked this...tidy and straight. I have finally gotten rid of the bad hair knots in the back of my hair."

She let out a sigh before taking one strand in between her thumb and pointer finger. Kotoha noticed small dead ends on the tips but let them go as she continued brushing her hair. She's happy she can brush thoroughly and lovingly again without any harsh interferences or the fierce screaming at her for "slacking off" of wife responsibilities. She couldn't brush even once a week due to household issues, which lead her to not find delight in brushing and styling her hair. Finally, Kotoha will be in peace without him having his fist full of her hair, almost to the point he would rip off her scalp...

She flinched from the awful terrifying memory. Even if some were vivid.

"It's all over for good Kotoha. It's all in the past now. You got away from the tormented place you once called home and they will no longer hurt you anymore."

She let out a breath she didn't know she held this long. She tied her hair into a braid on the lower part of her hair.

"Perfect!"

She then grabbed a brush with red paint on the brush tip and brought it to her lips. Trace and fill lips with liner and kinda work with her lip shape.

She set it down and took a look for herself to make sure she looks presentable for the founder of eternal paradise.

She is excited to meet the man for herself. To finally show her great gratitude for giving her shelter and opportunity.

"I wonder what he looks like?... I bet he looks very memorable if his followers are deeply fond of him!" She squealed, slightly jumping on her seat.

A knock on the door suddenly occurred before sliding open, revealing the female servant, "Kotoha-San. It's time."

Kotoha followed the female servant out of her chamber in less than a second. Very eager to meet the man who sheltered her.

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Kotoha felt the nervousness flowing up in her as her stomach churns when she is standing in front of the leader's chamber. A chamber where his beloving followers meet and greet him, pray for him, ask for help and answers from this leader with a big heart and promises. Her legs began to wobble and she almost lost her balance. The female servant knocked noticed her state and smiled, "I know this is your first time meeting him but I promise you there is nothing to be afraid of. He is a talented and magnificent leader who helped us for peace and freedom! You will love him I guarantee."

The young woman nodded with a smile. The servant knocked on his door, "Gracious founder. She's here."

"Send her in!"

A cheerfully toned echoed through the paper door, lifting her anxiety a bit.

The female servant gave her a smile gesturing her to go in, "Enjoy your time with him Kotoha-San! You are going to love our leader and he will love you too."

Kotoha nodded her head in giddy. "I know I will."

The female servant slides the shoji door, letting the indigo-haired woman step in. She enters the chamber room and hears the door slide shut behind her. Kotoha looked around and see how the room is beautifully decorated with the ground full of freshly lotuses bringing the incredible floral aroma spread through the room.

She then sees the large creative platform and noticed a tea set with two cups in between. Along with two cushion pillows. She smiled and stepped up to the platform, headed to one of the pillows, and kneel, waiting for her savior to join. She still feels a little anxious about her first time meeting with him in person.

"I see you are already comfortable."

She squeaked, almost fell forward to the tea sets before letting out a small soft chuckle and turning around with a closed-eyed smile, "I-I do. This is a lovely room you have here! Of course, since you are the leader."

The leader let out a chuckle before walking toward her, "It's nice to finally meet you, my dear. I'm glad you are in full recovery." Although Kotoha couldn't see she could feel his presence coming toward her.

"It's good to see you for the first time. I mean we have but I was badly injured on that night and I couldn't see a thing but I finally have the chance!" Kotoha put a strand behind her ear with a small faint blush formed across her face.

"Oh, my bad let me lit up a candle~~"

She sees footsteps further away, "it's fine. I want to say thank you for taking me in and treating my severe wounds until I'm fully returned to good health."

"This is what we do here. We take In people who are purely devastated and broken until they seek happiness, recovery in this paradise." Douma answered with a fake smile although he's turned around. He lit up a scented candle and held it carefully.

Kotoha lifted her smile, "I am so glad this wonderful sanctuary exists! Even out in the wilderness..I-I don't know what I would d..do without this lovely haven and its kindest people h..ere! This is a beautiful sanctuary to be in." She scolded herself for talking like a nervous wreck. She has her trust on him completely and has the biggest heart especially for giving her shelter. She shouldn't be this nervous.

And full of poor saps who are in desperate need of a false existence called paradise. Douma mentally added while humming, trying to light the matches to the scented candle.

"It's good you came here from the devastating road you were in. I heard about what had happened including one about the horrible marriage you were in. It brought me pain to hear about it especially knowing why you ended up all wreck." The tall prodigy said in a false empathy tone. You looked so badly hurt and we were all worried you didn't make it. But you have a strength of the full recovery." Douma said letting out a fake sorrowful sigh.

The young woman luckily didn't notice and nodded, "Y-Yes and..it's all t-thanks to you and everyone in this temple! Especially you. I-I am so grateful. I'm finally getting to see you, Douma-Sama."

Hearing his name from her mouth send small chills up his spine.

He let out a small chuckle and noticed a small flame canning out from the match, "Do not worry. All it matters is you're fully recovered and we will finally be able to talk and catch up!" He placed the fire on the candle and lit it up.

"I apologize for talking so anxiously...it is just so great to meet you as I heard great amazing things about you!" Kotoha lightly laugh, scratching her head.

"Don't be. I'm a easy person to have a conversation with! " Douma walks towards their sitting arrangements with a candle in his hand. He could see how long and perfectly well-done her hair is.

Her hair always has been brushed with gentle care.

Once he sat down across from her and placed the candle in the middle. He kept staring at the little light. Kotoha is able to see the leader as the candle lit up their position. She faintly glowing red at his attractive good looks, luckily he isn't looking at her, so she was able to look away.

"Before we start, mind if I asked you a few questions."

"O-Of course not! Ask me anything!" Kotoha promptly turned her attention towards him, but the leader is still looking at the lit melting candle.

"Be aware of what am I going to ask maybe not too ordinary but for me, it is my way to fully get to know anyone new to my temple." Douma smiles while focusing on the candle.

"Uh okay?" Kotoha slightly cocked her head to her side.

"Have you ever in part of your life let's say in your younger year, a mere child..." he grabbed a teapot's handle and pour into two little cups. ".....go explore out in the world...play deep in the wilderness no matter how strange you have gotten yourself into. You kept exploring to your heart contents?" He gently grab the filled hot cup around the rim and then placed it in front of her.

He is describing what she used to do back in her childish years. She doesn't remember much about it, however, she recalls her going through the woods a lot on most days.

Although she isn't quite sure if it was just in the daylight.

She nodded her head.

"Recalled any very tenderhearted memories during your youthful years, you know when you were a mere naive little girl? Or perhaps the worse experiences you ever encountered? Let's say that almost ended your life?" Douma lifted his cup and slowly blow to make it a little warmer., still not looking at her no matter how bright the room has gotten from the freshly scented candle.

This unexpected critical interrogation has left her stunned.

He looked up to her with a closed-eyed smile before placing the cup to his lips and sipping, "Have you realized your previous state of existence from your childhood where one moment your decisions or mostly actions were viewed as underhanded that lead to your fate?"

Kotoha could not understand what he is trying to say. Is he testing her if she belongs to this beautiful sanctuary that she now calling her "home"?

"I—"

"In this Paradis, we cannot keep secrets to ourselves no matter how tragically horrible it can be whether what had happened to us or what we did to another that lead to our misery or tragedy. Even you. Tell me, what had occurred in your life led to a tragically changed? Have you ever trapped anyone to your devious tricks with your mind playing games on them? Karma can be harsh as you didn't expect to be fallen off the edge of the cliff don't you?"

Kotoha wanted to end their interactions as soon as possible. Her body quakes at this unwieldy conversation but as she was about to move, she felt both pairs of large but slightly cold hands touching both sides of her cheeks. She let out a gasp.

His glorious pastel color orbs stared directly into her familiar pair of light green eyes. Then to her elegant and perfectly long indigo hair to her entire soft facial features.

The same delicate features he hasn't seen in a long time.

A very long time.

He never thought..actually, he never expected in his lifetime he will see her again.

His heart began to race.

He couldn't breathe at the outstanding sight.

However, he managed to compose very easily as usual but..why is it difficult to hold on to it this time?

Douma doesn't know exactly what to do next which is very surprising on his part.

He is going along with his guts leading him to what to do and what to say next.

Douma observes her and her reaction.

He knew she was lovely as a child but now...

She is one beautiful woman.

Kotoha on the other hand is getting worked up about his sudden touches that she was not prepared for.

Her breath began to pick up its pace as her eyes look around to try to get her mind off of this awkward situation. Whenever she receives even such small touches, she would panic and back away in fear. However, it's quite different. She felt..rather and strangely...heartening.

Her eyes landed on the first and noticeable features that she could not look away.

These beautiful pastel color visions she had laid eyes on is so remarkable that she could not describe how magnificent those rarest orbs he obtains. He truly must have spoken to the Gods and Buddha above if they saw potential in him and greatly blessed him with that kind of gift.

But she couldn't recall where she had seen those marvelous marbles in her life. These are the rarest gems to obtain in the world yet why did she know those eyes somewhere before? She doesn't know anyone with such rarest orbs.

Has she?

They both felt the old familiar warm sensations just by being so close to each other, especially by the sudden contact. The familiar but also forgotten warmth they haven't felt for a long time. It's too memorable of the nostalgia that they couldn't get a hold of themselves as they don't want to let go of that.

They both froze in their place for what felt such an eternity including the dreadful silence filling up the luxurious chamber.

Until one of them spoke.

"Kotoha." Douma leaned closer to her magnificent face forward, pulling away from her left cheek, and placed his hand behind her head then gently stroked down her long indigo-haired. Something spark just happened from the gesture. Kotoha let out a small gasp but quickly formed herself as she placed her one small hand on top of his large one that was on her other cheek. He wiped a small strand of her hair away with his thumb. She doesn't know if she should begin to worry about his touching or how close their faces got.

"You looked more beautiful than ever since the last time we met."

A/N:
HIIIIII LONG TIME NO SEE!? I am sorryyyyyy for the late ass update as college was a real kicked in the ass. Since i was in the internship, i had to go to my site and do my responsibilities and roles in order to gain hours and experiences so there were days I want to lay on my bed and sleep after my following internship and including with other two classes as mine. There were a lot of reading and typing (especially typing) that i wanted to take a break from typing. THANK GOD IT IS OVER UNTIL FALL. Meaning i will be able update the stories with the free-time i have!! I am so sorry you guys for updating this late....thank you for the so much supporting comments from all my stories as you guys helped me encourage writing!! I love reading your guy's supporting and loving comments!! It really makes my day 😭💘 I LOVE U GUYS SO MUCH!!

P.S: KNY season 3 is coming!!! And Douma's voice actor (Mamoru Miyano) 😍😍😍 I called it two years ago!!!