User blog:GreekTelepath/Rin's Journey - Chapter 2

Chapter 2 - South North Story

Three days had passed.

Rin stood in front of one of the busiest areas in Jakoku. The district of Shiroku was known for its intersection, which was named after the city itself. Two major streets diverged at what was known as Shiroku Crossing - witnessing the sea of people moving in different directions was truly a sight to behold.

Rin looked up at the cloudless sky. “I wonder, what are the chances of seeing her again?” she thought.

She was looking for someone. A girl, a complete stranger in fact, whom she happened to see while touring Shiroku. The girl stood out from the enormous crowd of people walking along the street.

It was because she looked exactly like Rin.

Rin had heard of the Elphegortean concept of a “doppelganger”, a person who resembles you that walks the Earth. That girl must have been hers, she thought.

That was several months ago. In spite of that, the incident remained in Rin’s memory. She needed to see her again, which is why she travelled back to Shiroku when the opportunity presented itself. Shiroku was extremely far from the city Rin lived in, located a great distance north. Rin was fortunate that Shiroku was also known for its train station.

The crossing signal lit up, indicating people could now cross. With her heart full of doubt, Rin reluctantly began walking to the opposite sidewalk. She began searching for the mysterious girl, wishing desperately to the high heavens that she would encounter her again.

Rin’s eyes darted from left to right to left again. She was getting dizzy; looking at all the moving people certainly didn’t help. She was ready to give up.

And then there she was. The mysterious girl who resembled Rin.

Rin eyed her, observing every detail of her appearance. She looked like her twin - same hair, same facial features. She was even wearing the exact same outfit, down to the white hair ribbon.

After what felt like minutes of observing her, Rin noticed the girl was staring at her as well. Maintaining eye contact, Rin tried to open her mouth. “Just say something, anything,” she thought.

“Good morning,” she eventually said. “Good morning,” the girl replied. “How do you do.” “How do you do.”

“How are you feeling?” the two of them said in unison.

The other girl continued in the direction she walking. She gestured for Rin to follow her. Not knowing what she was getting into, Rin quickened her place and trotted after her.

The two of them eventually arrived at a park area. Although it wasn’t that large, the park still gave off a feeling of openness. Stone benches and enclosures filled with roses dotted the verdant space.

The mysterious girl sat down, shortly before Rin followed suit. Rin’s heart was pounding - this moment didn’t feel real, almost like a dream. An awkward silence permeated the air as the girls waited for one another to speak.

Observing the girl more closely, Rin noticed subtle differences between them. Her hair was more neatly-combed and was just a little bit longer. Her figures were sharper and more elegant than Rin’s. She also conducted herself differently; her back was arched and her movements were more graceful and poised. On the whole, the girl had an air of regality.

——Almost as if she was a princess.