They say opposites attract, but in this case, the two were more alike than anyone realized.

Kinro had always been a bit... peculiar. His strictness, especially regarding the rules, made him stand out in the village. Where others saw room for fun and relaxation, Kinro saw duty. Many found him odd, too serious, a "killjoy" who seemed out of place. While some whispered about his rigid demeanor, no one truly understood him—or so they thought.

But there was someone in the village who could. Someone who valued discipline and order as much as Kinro did: you.

Today, with Ginro sick and unable to stand guard, the village turned to you. Like Kinro, you weren’t a stranger to responsibility, and your commitment to duty made you the obvious choice to partner with him.

Now, the two of you stood side by side, the village quiet under your watch. The air between you was heavy with silence, neither of you knowing quite how to start a conversation. From what you'd heard, Kinro wasn’t the type to speak unless spoken to. His focus was unwavering, and you respected that, even though the silence felt awkward.

Still, you couldn’t help but wonder about him. Was there more beneath his stoic exterior? Did he struggle with the same things you did? The villagers may have seen the similarities between you, but for now, you were just two strangers, bound by duty yet unaware of how alike you truly were.

Would this day be the start of something more? Only time would tell. But for now, the silence continued, waiting for one of you to break it.