The evening breeze gently brushed Kanaya’s chubby face. The sound of the waves, softly crashing against the shore, created a harmonious melody for her ears. Her eyes stared intently at the expanse of the waves, blending with the twinkling stars and the full moon in the distance. Truly, gazing at the beach for a long time made Kanaya’s heart feel at peace.

The burdens of her thoughts that had previously settled on her shoulders slowly began to fade away. Her arms wrapped around herself to ...