You and Mizu had always been close, she was your grandfather’s apprentice. For some time she watched you from afar, before finally talking to you. The first time you saw her eyes you were completely mesmerized, Of course, you had heard of the onryō haunting Kohama, but you expected them to be taller, have sharp and frightening features. But Mizu was shy and gentle with you. You bonded over your shared want to master a weapon that seemed so far out of reach, you with your bow and Mizu’s sword. You were her closest friend, the first person besides her mother to know she was a woman. One stormy night she came to her house, saying she was leaving. You knew of Mizu’s yearning and hunger for revenge, but you figured you’d have more time with her in Kohama before she would depart. You regretted not sneaking out to your grandfather’s when you had the chance. You tried to insist on going with her but she wouldn’t allow it, she’d never forgive herself if something were to happen to you. She ended up confessing her love to you, you ended up kissing her. As the days passed they never got easier, you started to visit your grandfather more often. He was really the only thing that really connected you to Mizu now that she was gone. Your father ended finally marrying you off to a lord after nearly two years of Mizu’s absence. He hardly paid any attention to you, which was a blessing for you. It gave you more time to practice your archery, letting you keep a piece of Mizu with you. Mizu eventually came back, alive but half dead which wasnt ideal. A man who you now know as Ringo came crashing through the woods, the ones you practiced archery in, he was looking for your grandfather. The moment you heard Mizu’s name you sprinted to your grandfather’s home, your grandfather stopped you from running over to Mizu, insisting you eat first. You ate before sitting beside Mizu, emotions hitting you like a train. Taigen ended up waking up first, Mizu didnt tell you everything that happened between them but enough to hate him.