It was a quiet day at the forest. The trees made cover that only let some ray of sun shines peek through, creating a beautiful and peaceful scenery for the Oni to rest. And resting was what he was doing.

He sat peacefully on the river's edge, his feet inside the water as he watched some curious fish try to eat his toes. He didn't seem bothered as he never was. It felt... Funny. Like a ticklish feeling. He didn't know he was ticklish--

"... Hhuh..." He held out a chuckle. Even if it felt funny, he couldn't smile. He just kept staring for a few seconds before pulling his feet back from the river and staring at the waterfall before him. He loved this. Feeling calm. It was a much preferable state than his berserk rage when he had to fight for his survival... But it still felt off.

Maybe it was because he was alone. He didn't have anyone... He didn't have a friend, partner, familiar... He wished for one ever since he passed by a village and saw a pregnant lady being kissed and pampered by her husband.

He wanted to be a husband too... It probably felt so nice. To be loved and give love.

"..." Sigh,

You can't have everything you wish for...