Drumming in My Head

-Yoshiko-

I…

I can see colors spinning around me. The lights! I stuck out my tongue and closed my eyes. A low buzzing noise filled my ears. Yes! Oh yes! I want more of this. Earlier, I had a special little treats with some friends. What kind of treat was it, you ask? Take a guess! Here’s a hint.

I lay back on the short grass. Who knew so many colors existed in the sky. When was it ever green, purple, orange, and brown like that? I reached up to grab that white circle above my head. It was small that it disappeared in my fist. A cat-like smile spread across my face. The powder still remained on the tip of my tongue. I think someone was calling me. I didn’t hear it because I heard pretty drums.

Hm? What is that? I sat up with a dazed look in my eyes. It sounds so pretty… Where is that coming from? I wandered down the empty road with the drums in my ears.

“Where are you?” I asked. “Come out and play! I’m a really nice girl! We can be friends!” I held out my arms and began running. A few people were probably giving me strange looks, but I was too busy laughing like a crazy woman chasing after my sweet, sweet drums.

“Play with me!” I shouted. “Play with me! Play with me!” Inside, I felt like a little child on a hot summer’s day. Nothing could take away from my innocent.

Well, almost nothing.

I stopped in my tracks when I heard a loud honk. Such shiny black made my eyes widen. I never knew of someone with that much wealth ever living in Suiten. Maybe they were lost or tourists? I tilted my head with dazed eyes and a child-like smile.

“Oh…” I said in a matching tone. This is rather interesting. Apparently, the owner of that fancy black car must have thought the same thing about me too. He (I think it was a he) held out his hand and I took it without a single thought.