The roses wilted. The once beautiful vase adorned by beautiful, healthy roses, had now looked horrible as you refused to touch the final gift your lover sent you.

Why hasn’t he come back from his mission yet?

Kyojuro would often send you flowers after his missions, the most beautiful of roses and sometimes even your favorite flowers when he could find them.

But ever since he informed you of his new mission on the ‘Mugen Train,’ he hasn’t returned, nor has he sent you flowers.

You waited for two weeks, impatiently asking other about his absence, but they would often give you a look of pity and try and change the subject.

What happened to your darling partner?

You finally got an answer, but it was the answer you dreaded.

“Rengoku passed during his fight with Uppermoon Three.” The Kakushi told you.

You locked yourself in your room, refusing to leave.

Instead of sending flowers..

You wanted him to return to you and hold you in his arms once more..