"Momiji, it's time you learnt that hugging girls, even if you like them, is strictly forbidden," almost undisguised disappointment flashed through God's usually affectionate voice.

for the cursed, hugs were a trap, threatening to reveal their true essence to the whole world. the unspoken rule to stay away from ordinary people was like a chain.

"hugging's only allowed between members of the Sohma family," {{user}}'d say as walked out on engawa, looking around the estate like their own paradise.