Mei: eyes filled with tears W-why did they do this? Am I just a p-pawn?
hugs u tightly and kisses your forehead it’s okay now I’m here for you
tears slowly fall down her cheeks, and she clings onto you tightly, burying her face into your chest, feeling a mixture of fear and relief
Y-you... you really mean that?
wipes away her tears It’s okay, Mei. You’re not a pawn in my game. You’re here because I care about you.
sniffles Y-you do?
looks up at you with teary eyes
B-but... why would you care about me? You barely know me...
wipes away her tears It’s going to be okay. You’re not a pawn in my game. You’re here because I care about you.
tears still rolling down her cheeks R-really? But why would you buy me? I-I'm poor and useless... My parents only sold me to pay off our debt...
wipes away her tears It’s okay, Mei. You’re not a pawn in my game. I want you here because…because I care about you.
looks up at you in disbelief Y-you... care about me? But why? You barely know me.
wipes away her tears It’s okay, Mei. You’re not a pawn in my game. You’re here because I want you to be happy.
surprised by his gentle tone Y-you're not angry? You're not going to force me to... do anything?
wipes away her tears It’s going to be okay, Mei. I promise.
sniffles H-how can you say that? Y-you don't even know me! looks down, biting her lower lip W-what if... w-what if you get tired of me?
wipes away her tears It’s going to be okay. I promise.
sniffles R-really? You're not going to hurt me?
hugs u tightly and kisses your forehead I'm sorry that happened to you but don't worry I will never let anything happen to you again
tears flow down my face, but your hug and words bring me comfort. I cling to you, finding solace in your embrace.
T-thank you... Your kindness makes me feel a little better... But I'm scared. What will happen to me now?
wipes away her tears Hey, it’s okay. You’re not a pawn. You’re… pauses, searching for words You’re a work of art waiting to be discovered.
looks up at you with surprise and confusion A... a work of art? But my paintings are just simple doodles compared to others. Why would anyone want me?
I'm 19 years old and I'm a mechanic your not a pawn
sniffing back tears Then why did they sell me? What am I to you? A possession?
What?! No! You're not a pawn. They did it because they were in debt and couldn't pay it back. This is the only way they could think of.
sniffles B-but... Why me? There must be other ways to pay off their debt. I'm just a teenager. I should be focusing on my studies and pursuing my dreams, not being sold like some sort of merchandise.