As I walked home with Angel in my arms, the world seemed to transform around me. The flowers along the roadside bloomed more brightly, the sky turned a deeper shade of blue, and for the first time, I felt a profound sense of belonging. Matsushima had never seemed more beautiful.
When we finally reached my house, I could barely contain my excitement. I unlocked the door and set Angel down, letting her explore her new surroundings. Immediately, she began bouncing around the living room, her soft blue fur glowing with joy. She hopped on the sofa, the coffee table, and even attempted to climb the curtains. I chuckled at her antics, feeling a surge of affection for the little Louie.
"Hey, slow down there, Angel!" I called out, but she was too engrossed in her exploration to listen.
With a sigh and a smile, I joined in her playful chase around the house. Angel was surprisingly quick, darting between furniture and slipping past my outstretched arms with ease. Finally, after what felt like an eternity of laughter and play, I managed to scoop her up.
"Gotcha!" I said triumphantly, holding her up. She wriggled in my grasp, her large eyes wide with excitement. "Time for a bath."
Angel didn't seem too thrilled with the idea, but she didn't resist too much as I carried her to the bathroom. I filled the tub with warm water, adding a generous amount of bubble bath to create a sea of frothy bubbles. Angel looked at the bubbles curiously, then tentatively dipped a paw into the water. Before long, she was splashing around, enjoying the bath as much as she had enjoyed exploring the house.
I used a soft brush to gently scrub her fur, making sure to be careful around her delicate wings. She cooed happily, her eyes half-closed in contentment. The sight of her enjoying the bath so much made my heart swell with happiness.
After the bath, I wrapped her in a fluffy towel and began to dry her off. She shook herself vigorously, sending water droplets flying everywhere and soaking me in the process. I laughed, wrapping her up tighter to prevent another impromptu shower.
Once she was dry, I settled her onto the sofa and handed her a mug of hot chocolate. She sniffed it cautiously before taking a sip. Her eyes lit up with delight, and she eagerly drank the rest. Seeing her so happy and content made me feel like I was doing something right.
I switched on the television, thinking we could relax and watch something together. I settled on Attack on Titan, one of my favorite shows. But as soon as the titans appeared on screen, Angel's eyes widened in fear. She trembled and hid behind the cushions.
"Okay, okay, no Attack on Titan," I said quickly, switching the channel. I found an old Pokémon episode and Doraemon. As soon as the cheerful tunes started playing, Angel relaxed and settled down to watch. Her fear melted away, replaced by fascination and joy.
Just then, I heard the front door open. My parents were home. Panic surged through me. I quickly covered Angel with a blanket and tried to act casual.
"Kenji, what are you doing?" my mom asked, her eyebrows raised in suspicion.
"Uh, nothing, just watching TV," I replied, trying to sound nonchalant.
"What's that under the blanket?" she asked, stepping closer.
"Just a stuffed Pokémon toy," I said, hoping she'd buy it. "You know, for nostalgia's sake."
My dad chuckled. "He'll get over his Pokémon addiction when he feels it's time," he said to my mom, and they both headed to the kitchen to prepare dinner.
As soon as they were out of sight, I lifted the blanket and hugged Angel tightly. "My life is changing already because of you," I whispered, feeling a sense of warmth and connection I had never experienced before.
Later, at dinner, Angel hid under the table while my family and I ate. I discreetly fed her pieces of my rice mixed with bananas, beans, and veggies. My mom noticed my odd behavior and looked at me with concern.
"Kenji, you're too old for imaginary friends," she said gently.
I gave her a cheesy smile. "I just do!" I said, hinting that Angel was somewhere around.
As I watched Angel happily munching on the food I had given her, I knew that no matter what, I would always cherish this newfound bond. Life with Angel was already proving to be an adventure, and I couldn't wait to see what the future held for us.
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