#kane x salima

[blossommoonart]

A small cuddle with your captain.

It's been ages since I drew something for my beloved OTP. Here you go, a Kane/Salima!

[teabiscs]

First Holiday Art: Kane/Salima

It's been a HOT minute since i drew Kane, and my birthday art for Salima was really rushed.

[moonandblossoms]

Ok, so long ago, I used a height difference generator for my Beyblade ships. And the heights are solely based on my headcanons.

Takao x Hiromi

Quite above average for Takao. He probably has a bit of height because of training and stuff, plus a bit of genetics. And Hiromi is also quite above average for a Japanese woman. Cute height difference for huggies and cuddles while standing.

Height difference = 22cm

Kai x Julia

As for Kai, I wanted to make him taller than Takao. The deuteragonists always exceed the protagonist's height. Julia has the perfect 'tall girl' height, since she is already tall enough in the series. She'll wear heels so that Kai can kiss on her lips smeared with Lipstick hehe.

Height difference = 18cm

Rei x Mao

The Chinese are shorties in general, but I'm not convinced to give Rei a short height. He is a good trainer and I headcanon his father having a great height. As for Mariah, I neither made her short nor tall, instead average. But their big height difference is so cute and hot! Rei can lift her up anytime.

Height difference = 29cm

Max x Emily

Americans are decently tall. But, I still wanted to give Maxie some extra height and Emily is average to above average (?). It's soothing for Max when Emily hugs him and lays her head on his neck.

Height difference = 19cm

Yuriy x Queen

It's self explanatory for both of them, I guess? Yuriy is Russian, and they have a great height. And I think Queen is quite tall as well. Huge height difference and it's quite hot. Queen will enjoy the height difference and the effort to kiss him.

Height difference = 25cm

Ozuma x Mariam

I know Ozuma is VERY short in the series, but I'm not convinced by that. I headcanon him having a huge height boost as he ages. As for Mariam, she is quite tall. They have a lesser height difference, but still decent. Easier to kiss.

Height difference = 12cm

Kane x Salima

My OTP, eeh! Kane is a Japanese Australian and Australians have a great height. I'd say the height thing runs in their family genes. And, I think the height for Salima is quite decent above average-ish. Cute height difference for her to cuddle on Kane's chest.

Height difference = 25cm

Michael x Mathilda

Michael is definitely tall in my opinion. He seemed quite tall in the series. Mathilda as a shortie is cute and sweet. But, she buys heels after heels to come a bit closer to his height. Her head directly goes on his chest during hugs which is cute. They'd prefer showing their love language when they are lying down together since it would be difficult for her.

Height difference = 37cm

In order

1] Michael x Mathilda = 37cm

2] Rei x Mao = 29cm

3] Yuriy x Queen + Kane x Salima = 25cm

4] Takao x Hiromi = 22cm

5] Max x Emily = 19cm

6] Kai x Julia = 18cm

7] Ozuma x Mariam = 12cm

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[iorihimee]

KANE AND SALIMA'S BOND - THROUGHOUT THE SERIES 🤍

[blossommoonwrites]

UNDER THE SAKURAS: MAYBLADE 2023, DAY 19 - TREE

Header by @[saradika]

Series: Miles to go Fandom: Bakuten Shoot Beyblade Genre: Spiritual/romance Setting: Taisho Era Japan Major Characters: Takao Kinomiya/Tyson Granger, Hiromi Tachibana/Hilary Tachibana Minor characters: Yamashita Kane, Salima Pairing: Takao/Hiromi (main), Kane/Salima (minor) Rating: K+ Summary: Takao feels different when he is under the cherry blossom tree.

FFN | AO3

After the heavy toil, Takao ventured out into the forests in the hot afternoon. He felt the scorching rays stabbing his skin, thereby tanning his skin. The sweat bathed his body and drenched his gray-blue and navy blue Hakama and sash. His tired deep maroon eyes were thinned by his eyelids. He was about to faint, till his field of vision caught a group of Sakura trees.

Despite the Spring, there were groups of lush green-leaved trees seen. The Sakura seemed distinct from them.

He went and sat under one of the cherry blossom trees. His light had returned back to its normal state, and the tiredness dipped every second. He felt afresh as if he was about to work. The sudden change short-circuited Takao. He walked around to see if there was anything mysterious. The further stretch of the forest was devoid of anything but those beautiful cherry blossoms. He walked and the scene was extremely serene. There was a beautiful lake tainted with pink petals aesthetically with swans and ducks. There were rabbits roaming around the lake.

Edo never had such a beautiful site. Much to his awe, he saw a beautiful woman with auburn hair. Her Ruby-red eyes were enchanting, and the warrior could drown himself in them. Her long hair was fluttering in the air. She seemed like a goddess who descended into human form. Her red Kimono knew no limits. It was floating as if it never had an end. She was well garnished with accessories.

She turned to him after noticing his presence. Takao's heart skipped a beat after seeing her. His cheeks were stained with red hues. He walked slowly towards her, taking his time to admire her beauty. A smile bloomed on her face.

Everything seemed slow around them. They were slowly decreasing the distance between them.

Takao asked her, "My Lady, shall I know who you are?"

She didn't respond. The smile was intact.

"Can't you speak?"

Takao was clueless.

'She seems like a celestial from heaven, but why can't she speak?'

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Takao found himself under the same Sakura tree before he got up to see the extent.

"Was it a dream? But why do I feel so fresh here?"

"Kinomiya?! What are you doing here? You were supposed to carry a message to my father in the dojo." A bluehead remarked, coming with a scarlet beside him.

"Yamashita-sama?" Takao stood up.

"You can sit down. You seem so exhausted."

Sarima fed him some water.

"I see you both so often. I don't see you with Goki and Jim. What's the secret?" Takao asked with a smug face.

Sarima bent down. Kane gently smiled, and said in a low tone, "We confessed to each other some time ago."

"Woah! But, what would the elders think of you both?"

"That's none of our business. All that matters to us is we love each other." Kane placed his hand on her shoulder. Sarima snuggled to him.

"I see, then get ready to elope. Or try convincing your families till then!"

"We have some time for that, Takao. Till then, we'll spend our days enjoying each other's presence."

"Well then. I'll reach your dojo. See you later, Yamashita-sama!"

"Don't call me Sama, I'm your friend."

'Ah man, Kane... I've got a beautiful woman too. Do you know? She is not an ordinary human. Because there are no differences when it comes to love, right?'

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[blossommoonart]

Thank you soooo much dearie! I loved it 🥺❤️ I'm extremely sorry you lost your data, but you are always entitled to cool down and take your time to write back. You have all the time in the world.

I LOVED it so far! Salima is such a beautiful girl and you've described her perfectly. I can't wait to see more of my boi Kane too.

And I can't wait to read further (btw is it multi-chaptered if I'm right?)

Who Was She?

PAIRING: Kane Yamashita x Salima (Beyblade Original Series) Art trade with @blossommoonart Moonie

He was sitting idly in the Dojo, looking at the falling Cherry blossom leaves with a smile when he heard the front door slam open and he blinked, sighing softly. Walking out, he greeted the Servants of his family and stepped into the main hall, immediately noticing the midnight blue haired boy. He turned around and gave a goofy grin to Him. 

"Oi Kane! What took you so long buddy? We have to go to the Hiwatari Palace for the Gathering, remember?" Takao exclaimed, his hands on his hips which also held his dual bladed Katana swords. 

"Takao, forgetting important meetings is your feat, not mine." Kane replied dryly. "But no wonder you remembered this. After all, Prince Kai is your own childhood buddy." Kane grinned and Takao laughed. "Yes he is! But let us go fast before Kai whoops our asses." Takao laughed. 

That's how after half an hour, Kane found himself standing at a stall looking at Takai who was ravaging the food brought from one of the stalls. "Takao, take it easy. You have to eat at the Palace as well." Max said, his one arm draping on Takao. 

Max was son of Lord Mizuhara, another of the Important Samurai Family head from the court alongside the main five Samurai Families. Lord Mizuhara had married a western Countess, Lady Judy. Other than him, the only non-Japanese were Crown Prince Rei, the Prince of China who was a great friend of Kai, Prince Yuriy of the Russian Empire alongside his friends Sergei, Bryan and Ivan and the Prince of Europe Robert.

“I know Max!” Takao slurped. “But it's way too tasty and invited me to have it!” Takao reasoned, making the two sweatdrop. Rei sighed. “Oh Takao, let’s go before Kai tears us in half.” He grabbed Takao by his forearm and dragged him towards the Palace.

“Rei, you know Takao doesn’t —” Kane was about to say when he bumped into someone, and heard jingles. Looking up, his eyes were met with the piercing dark black eyes of the girl. 

Her hairs were red, as red as the flame of scorching fire, adorned with a golden band embedded with jewels. Her face below her nose was covered with a dark veil, a pair of intricately designed flowy pants paired with a long skirt type shirt over which a heavy veil was draped. 

“I’m sorry..” Song.. her voice was like a song, a beautiful song. “It's fine…” He said in a daze, and the girl turned around moving her piercing eyes away from him and went, the chime of her anklets sounding like chirping of birds in his ears. He stayed struck at same spot, until Ray came towards him.

“Kane?” Ray shook him and he blinked rapidly, looking at Ray. “Yeah, Ray?” He asked in a daze and looked at Ray. “Let’s go, we are late.” Ray said and Kane nodded, following Ray. But before going, he turned back towards where he had seen the girl, and finally thought..

I hope you will like it dear. It was quiet long, but I lost my previous data and lost that one as well and I was genuinely so devastated.

[kaishoodiestealer]

𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄!

𝑯𝒆𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒈𝒖𝒚𝒔, 𝑰'𝒎 𝑺𝒌𝒚— 𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒎𝒚 𝒑𝒆𝒏 𝒏𝒂𝒎𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑨𝒏𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒂 / 𝑲𝒑𝒐𝒑 𝒎𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒍𝒚. 𝑰'𝒎 𝒂 𝑩𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒓𝒔 𝒔𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒂𝒕 𝒂 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒅𝒐 𝑰 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒊𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒂 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒓𝒏 𝑰 𝒈𝒖𝒆𝒔𝒔. 𝑰 𝒎𝒂𝒅𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒑𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒘𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑨𝒏𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒂, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 ��𝒊𝒔𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝑨𝒏𝒊𝒎𝒆/𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒂 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑲𝒑𝒐𝒑 𝒇𝒊𝒈𝒖𝒓𝒆𝒔 𝑰 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒘𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒃𝒆 𝒈𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝒃𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒘. 𝑭𝒆𝒆𝒍 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒓𝒆𝒒𝒖𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝒂𝒔𝒌𝒔!

Wattpad | Ao3

REQUESTS ARE OPEN

𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗠𝗘 𝗜'𝗗 𝗪𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥:

Beyblade Original Series, Naruto, Attack on Titan, Ouran High School Host Club

(I will add others as I watch them)

𝗞𝗣𝗢𝗣:

BTS, SrrayKidz, EXO, (and others I tend to forget half the names hehe-)

𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗦:

Harry Potter, Narnia, (I haven't watched Game of Thrones sorry-), Dorian Gray, Bridgerton, Peaky Blinders

NOTE: I also write smut. If you want to give a detailed description of what you want in it, you will have to drop in my DM. Otherwise you can just simply use asks (just use them, I crave for it). Also, refrain from bashing me in asks. I will not hesitate to drag you otherwise. Do not go on my profile and think I'm sweet. I'm sweet but I won't tolerate disrespect.

𝙈𝙮 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙨:

Promise (Ray Kon/Mao Chen)

Secrets (H. Kai/W. Xiuying)

Healing (K. Bryan/V. Deyaniera)

Who was she? (Kane/Salima)

𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙬𝙚𝙗𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙨:

The End is Nigh (Ao3)

𝙈𝙤𝙤𝙙𝙗𝙤𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙨, 𝘼𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙊𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙝𝙞𝙘 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙨:

Hashirama Senju x Arya Kaanan (OC)

Main: @ahamasmiyodhah

Tag List: @hiwataris-bitch @cinolle @darkened-storm @let-it-ripperoni @aquariasmoon @hellovivirose @jiamcgregor7 @beybladerdragon @joeanaveline @blossommoonart @moonandblossoms @where-them-kinomiya-at

Drop in DM or Asks to be added in taglist ❤️

[black-eilla]

I made some picrews for a few couples! The first one is Sasuke/Sakura from Naruto, the second is Megumi/Nobara from Jujutsu Kaisen, and the last one is Kane/Salima from OG Beyblade! These are dedicated to my close friend @cinnamon-teas who recently left Tumblr ❤️🖤💙🧡these are her top favorite ships.

I decided to uplift her after a few people called her a harasser, shithead, and weirdo for telling them that she loves to ship Salima with Kane, which those delusional weirdos misunderstood as her slandering one of them for not shipping Salima with him. Let them live in their delusional world for misinterpreting stuff like that.

I can't draw digital art, so if I had to do something from scratch, a fic is on the way for you babe!

Happy valentines everyone! ❣️

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[bellaelizabethsmith]

Same energy

[fuzzychildchopshop]

I need more Kane and Salima art

They’re so underrated 

[athenaasamiyaishida]

Pensé que había publicado esta imagen para hacer una aclaración de las Beyparejas que apoyamos y dibujamos en los eventos de / I thought that I had posted this image to make a clarification of the Beyships that we support and draw in the events of: "El Fénix y la Dama rusa" 💖

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Y aquí tienen el primer evento de este año / And here you have the first event of this year:

https://fb.me/e/24IqQ6Qfq 🤭

REGLAS/RULES

Pueden dibujar a cada personaje del disfraz que quieran, recuerden que no es necesario el hentai jajaja... Respeten el arte de otros dibujantes, pueden invitar a otros interesados o escribir algún fanfic (One-shot cuenta como historia) y por supuesto SÓLO pueden dibujar a estas parejas (Vean la imagen):

English:

You can draw each character of the costume you want, you remember hentai doesn't need here LOL... You respect the art of other artists, you may invite other interested or write a fanfic (You can write an One-shot) and of course you ONLY can draw these ships (You see the image):

♥KaixRei♀ o KaixÁmbar (Ya que en inglés hay otra pareja que le dicen KaixAmber pero se trata de Kai y una OC / In English there's other ship that it's called KaixAmber but it's about Kai and an OC).

♥RaixMao o LeexMariah (We think about they aren't siblings)

♥KeinxSalima

♥GouxRin

♥OzumaxMariam

♥KyoujuxHiromi o KennyxHilary

♥MichaelxEmily

♥MiguelxMatilda

♥BrooklynxMingMing

Y aunque es una OC emparejada con otro personaje, tenemos... / And thought she's an OC with other Beyblade character, we have...

♥AniaxTakao

PD: Les sugiero dibujar a Kai y a Rei con el estilo y colores de la primera temporada de Beyblade ^^... No duden en preguntarnos / PS: I suggest drawing to Kai and Rei with the style and colors of the first season of Beyblade ^^... You don't hesitate to ask us 👍

PD2: Recuerden: Sus dibujos serán publicados en mi comunidad y representando a sus comunidades o páginas de arte en facebook, si tienen / PS2: Remember: Your drawings will be posted in my community and representing to your communities or art pages in facebook, if you have ☺️

PD3: Son libres de enseñar su trabajo en sus redes sociales, no olviden incluir el hashtag / You're free to show your work in your social networks, you don't forget to include the hashtag: #ElFénixylaDamarusa2021 🤗💖

[blossommoonart]

Every moment is made glorious by the light of love 🕯️🌟

[fuzzychildchopshop]

They’re underrated 

7. Duty

“You know,” Salima starts, looking Kane deep in the eyes. She approaches him slowly, her body pressing up against his.

“Hmm?” Kane hums back in question, wrapping an arm around her waist, securing her.

“That as my boyfriend you have duties.”

Kane raises an eyebrow at her. “Do I?”

“Mmm,” she replies. “You do.”

“And what type of duties do I have?”

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Oh my god. Who thought of this prompt? I’m pulling at strings to make it work. I want to know what this prompt was supposed to be. Thanks.

Initially I was trying to think of something like the duties of a team captain (Michael) or duties as a teammate (Chief) but my mind went blank on how to draw that or convey it. So here we go. A ship post.

[moonandblossoms]

What if my favorite Beyblade couples featured in Indian commercials?

Takao and Hiromi - Dairy Milk

Kai and Julia - Manyavar

Rei and Mao - Taj Mahal Tea

Max and Emily - Reebok or Puma or any sports brand

Ozuma and Mariam - Malabar Gold and diamonds

Kane and Salima - Prestige cook stove

Tala and Queen - Durex condoms (please don't attack me now xD)

Miguel and Mathilda - Engage on Pocket spray

@rainbow-pearls @black-eilla I want your opinions on these 😁

[iorihimee]

Surgeon Kane x Fashion designer Salima: Headcanon moodboard

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Hair dye [4,5 and 6]: Face Makeup [playstore]

[blossommoonwrites]

YOUNG LORD'S LEGACY: MAYBLADE 2023, DAY 5 - CRANE

Header by @[saradika]

Series: Miles to go Fandom: Bakuten shoot Beyblade Genre: Romance/Fantasy Setting: Taisho era Japan Main characters: Crane, Yamashita Kane, Salima (Sarima in this fic) Side characters: Kazuya Yamashita (Kane's father, OC), Aria Yamashita (Kane's mother, OC), Kanemi Yamashita (Kane's elder sister) Pairings: Kane/Salima (main), Kazuya/Aria (minor) Rating: K+ Summary: The bond between Young Lord and his friend will prosper the land. This is the ideology of the crane.

FFN | AO3

The Lord of Edo passed by the handful of chambers in his residence. His daughter Kanemi was stitching her scarf with a bloom on her face. 

Kazuya was worried about her. In a few years, she will leave her home. He felt no man would fit her. She is a precious person to him. She isn’t influenced by melancholy. She can’t feel fear. She is a big bloodthirst for thrill and danger, which brings down her foes. She knew no anger. If someone mocks her, she talks back without ensuing a fight. Overall, she is charismatic and upbeat. She is a dangerous person who can gather the attention of everyone around her but remains to be an angel for her father.

Meanwhile, his younger son Kane doesn’t express many things. He is stoic, expressionless, and calm during stressful situations. However, he has a soft spot for his loved ones.

Kane is more attached to his mother, unlike Kanemi. He breaks his reserved shell before her, but not anybody else. He was cheerful as a young child, but he grew colder later. 

Kane ventured out to the forest to gather some herbs. Mild soil patches were found on his sash and Hakama. Scratches and dirt were on his skin. Finding the required herbs is hard. Being the son of the Lord, he needs to be trained in these.

“Yamashita-sama, what are you doing here?” He heard a familiar scarlet behind.

“Sarima, what brings you here?” he mildly frowned. 

“Well, I just thought of being with you since you went to Australia for further education. I missed you during these four years.”

Sarima was just an ordinary girl living in their village. She had a crush on him for ages. Her feelings developed when he was distant.

“You sure have changed. You’ve turned so quiet and reserved.”

“Nobody asked you,” he replied coldly. Sarima was hurt a bit.

“I am not judging you. Well, I apologize. I know I’m not royalty. Hence, I understand we can’t be too personal.”

Kane felt a pang of guilt but kept to himself. Sarima bowed down and walked to her home. He isn’t the Kane she knew. He acknowledged her presence every time they met. That was before he went to Australia. They were great friends and would always spend their time across the river. They knew no difference in positions.

‘Maybe, I shouldn’t have shown my authority like that.’

He thought of approaching her later. He continued searching for the herbs. He reached the banks of the river where his guards were searching too. He saw a crane confined to a corner with one of its legs hurt. He was alarmed and ran to it.

“Young lord, where are you going?” One of the guards followed him.

“The crane is wounded!” He gently kneaded the crane’s wound. He tore a small piece of his sleeves and wrapped it around the wound.

“Young lord, we would’ve done that.”

“None of you noticed this poor creature.” 

Kane lifted the crane in his arms and placed it on the chariot. 

“Let’s take him to our dojo!” Kane exclaimed.

“But, young master, you haven’t finished collecting the herbs. You have to abide by Kazuya-sama!”

“The crane is wounded. Life matters more than an order! How can you be so insensitive?” 

The guards had no choice. Kane was beside the crane, seated on the chariot. One of the guards rode it straight to the medic’s house, and the other followed them by horse.

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It was evening, and the sky got darker. So, they decided to manage with the herbs they’d collected. The medic kept the crane to stay with him till it could walk. Kane was ready to accept the punishment for not completing his task.

“Well, why haven’t you collected the other herbs?” his father asked sternly. His Australian mother was trying to convince her husband. Then, the guards interfered.

“Sir, young Lord-”

Kane restrained them.

“Father, on the river banks, I saw a wounded crane. We took the bird to the medics, and it will stay with them till its wounds heal. I apologize. I am ready to accept any punishment for my deeds,” he bent down to his father. He saw some small feathers of the white crane on his dress. He tenderly smiled at his son and helped him get up.

“It’s okay, my son. You’ve collected the most effective yet rare herbs today. I couldn’t find them when I was your age. This says you went to a great extent today. The remaining is easier to find. I will assign people to get them tomorrow. You strained yourself too much. But I appreciate your efforts and hard work. Just take a bath and relax. Aria, take him with you!”

Kane’s mother gently held him after he collapsed. 

“Kane?” 

“Thank you, Mother,” he smiled weakly.

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The Young Lord was about to fall into a slumber. He was thinking about that day, and suddenly Sarima crossed his mind. She is a good girl to him. She has a sweet and pure heart. He hasn’t met any girl who is likable like her. How can he hurt her like that?

“You aren’t asleep yet,” his sister entered his chamber. She was gleaming. 

“Ni-san?” 

“You seem to be upset; what bothers you?”

“I fear I can’t tell.”

“Tell me.”

Kane sighed and explained shortly, “I met Sarima. I was rude to her. I didn’t understand my rudeness when I was speaking to her.”

“You sure have changed,” she smiled.

“Why are you mocking me? I am serious!”

She chuckled.

“I didn’t mean that way. You haven’t seen her for a few years. You��ve matured and become reserved. But you are calmer and more composed now. Probably you don’t like getting people’s attention now. That’s the result. I think that’s fine. As time goes by, it will heal. Be patient. It’s good you are guilty of it. Talk to her tomorrow. Now, sleep peacefully.” 

She left his chamber.

Kane blew the lamp and stared at the ceiling. He closed his eyes gently. He couldn’t fall asleep.

Suddenly, something flashed. He could sense it with his eyelids. He immediately opened his eyes and got up. The gaudy sight disturbed his eyes. Soon, a divine creature appeared. She looked like a goddess, well garnished with flowy layers of Kimono and jewels. Kane kneeled. Her black hair fluttered slowly.

“Dear son, you don’t have to kneel. You are a man of culture. You are very generous and kind-hearted. You approach people when they need help. And, when you hurt them… you care to realize. You are different from the crowd. Your personality doesn’t determine your golden heart. If you can’t recognize me, I am the crane you saved me beside the river.”

Kane was shocked, meanwhile glad to hear. He can't believe that a crane can have its human form. His eyes were glittering with tears.

“My turn to return the favor. Convey your three wishes; I will make them a reality."

Kane thought for a while and answered, “First, I don’t want Edo or any estates in Japan to undergo any famines. Second, I wish for the well-being of my people. And… Send this letter to my friend, Sarima.”

The human form received the Young Lord’s letter. 

“Sure, my son.”

The figure disappeared in a flash.

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The next day the scarlet held the letter and wondered who wrote it.

Come to the river bank.

But, the handwriting seems familiar to her. They were beautifully written in a Katakana accent.

“You came here as I expected.” She turned back to see the same blunette. He could see her toiled hands and tired face even from a distance. He walked towards her. She could sense the sadness emitted from his face. It turned to utter despair when a teardrop flowed out of his eye.

“Young Lord, what happened?” she held her hands on his shoulders. Then, the thought of her being an outcast stroke her mind. She gently removed her hands.

“I am sorry, Sarima. I was rude to you yesterday. I failed to consider our friendship. I didn’t acknowledge your presence, right?”

Sarima said, “You needn’t be too sensitive about it. I never thought you were like this. But…” she blushed and looked down, gently fidgeting her fingers, “I knew you would understand this, and our relationship would be better ever after. These things happen after being separated for a few years. You left when you were turning into an adult. The change is understandable and natural.”

Kane gently smiled after wiping off the tear. He nodded his head. 

“Look up, Sarima.” 

Sarima raised her head and looked deep into his eyes. He held her hands and confessed, “You can come to the dojo as and when you please. You never need any prior permission. Sometimes, you used to come like that.”

Sarima couldn’t restrain her happiness. Her face turned redder.

“But I am also okay with meeting you here every day.”

“After all, we spent most of our time here. Also, remember you saved me from a wolf when we were just twelve.”

Kane mused on it. 

“Kane, I have a question. Have you ever thought of me when you were in Australia?”

Kane held his hand to his chin and recollected his memories, “During the initial years, I thought so much of you. But, later, I was engrossed in my studies. I never was able to think of anybody. But I feel very attached to you all. The distance made me value all of my bonds. That includes you as well.”

Sarima quickly hugged him and clung to his chest.

“Kane, I love you! Love you so much!” her confession short-circuited him. Her hands were moving sensually on his fabric. Kane remained frozen for a handful of minutes. Slowly, he looked down and returned the hug.

“Kane, did I ruin this friendship with a love confession? I am sorry.”

“This was destined to happen. We are mature enough to love. But we can remain good friends. This love will pursue us to wonders we can never think of.” He pressed his nose against her hair. 

She could feel him breathing as she nuzzled his chest further and heard his slow heartbeats. She could stay like this forever. 

“Kane, can I be like this for some more time? I feel warm and comfortable.”

“Sure, you can. But, let’s sit under the greenwood tree.”

They sat under the tree, and Kane slightly loosened his sash. Sarima felt more comfortable now, and they could feel the intimacy. She could feel the moving of his chest more evident than before. His heartbeats and breaths were more audible. She felt protected.

“Well, what if somebody sees us like this?” she asked.

“Young Lord is in an affair. What else would they say?”

Salima laughed.

“We’ll stay like this as long as we can. Nobody cares.”

“Yes, that’s true.”

The human form of the crane secretly sneaked into their conversation.

“Their marriage is essential for this estate. They will eradicate all forms of differences in society. Their pure love is wholesome, and I know they will take this further. Their child will be the best to succeed the Young Lord Yamashita. I am waiting to see their future.”

Epilogue

They never failed to meet each other every day. Their bond strengthened as the years went by. They sat under the tree, hugged, played, and helped the villagers around. 

A few years later, they got married but faced some hardships to be with each other finally. Kane succeeded his father, and people were proud of him.

She held her newborn son in her arms and gently cradled it. He was the ultimate proof of their love. She was exhausted after the delivery. 

Kane entered their chamber after visiting the shrine. He went to his wife and pecked her temple. He gently caressed his son’s head.

“Just like you, Anata,” she remarked in her feeble voice. The baby grasped its mothers’ index finger.

“He needs you, Tsuma.”

“He needs you too, Anata.” The baby innocently smiled when Kane massaged the child’s trunk.

“See? Just as you said, the love pursued us somewhere. We have to thank the crane for it.”

“Indeed.”

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