New Year, old feelings (Silent Mountain Festival) [Hyde]

“Well, who cares? Remember when you told me that it shouldn’t really matter what they think? You tried your best, and if they can’t appreciate that, go your own way. There is nothing wrong with that, though I never really had a relationship or been heartbroken. I don’t know how much it hurts right now Shun, and I don’t know what to do. All I know is that you are an amazing person that gave it your all.  Even if it didn’t turn out the way that you want, be proud of yourself for trying.  You can do that, you have the ability to lift your head high inspite of the results.”

Hyde would then take in a big sigh. “I don’t know much about family either. However, if they don’t listen to you, you make them listen. Demand it; demand that as parent’s they should pay attention to the fact that not everybody’s perfect, even when raised as such. However, looking back at your past achievements, there’s a lot to be proud of. It’s never going to be enough for them, so stop trying to please a bunch of perfectionists. I mean, honor your parents, but if they rent mindful to their children,  I think it better to do hats best for yourself instead of being miserable.  As long as you are capable of loving yourself, it’s easy to love others. You told me that I didn’t have to change, why should you? It’s a lot easier to love genuine people  that are true to their emotions.

NO! DON’T SAY THAT!” Hyde raised his voice; which isn’t usually done at times. He didn’t like the fact that Shun was that upset over what happened. “I know you can’t swim, I’ll jump in right after you and save your butt. Then give you a good lesson on making me worry!” Hyde was the one that was getting upset now. “You been properly trained and groomed into being a heir. Do you think that you really need your parents legacy to make something of yourself? You could build your own connections; maybe even get into something that you really want to do with your life. Sure, it’s nothing like being rich, but money isn’t everything. Even if they kick you out, what then? You are still their son, would they give up everything they worked hard for without keeping it in the family? After all this time?

Hyde would then turn shun’s face to his. “Look at me; I’m not looking down on you. I’m at your eye level, were equals. Were friends, were close, I don’t want to lose you over trivial drama from your family, I don’t think you should think about ending it that way. As a matter of fact, this is the best time to struggle as much as you can, when it gets this hard. Don’t let them see you quit!” Hyde continued to encourage Shun, but he didn’t know if it was working.

“No shun, I’m not tired of listening to you. It makes me happy that you are able to talk about this with me. As a matter of fact, I think we should get up and try to enjoy the festival. You know those games when you have to use the gun to knock down the toy that you want? “ Hyde would grab shuns hand and lift him up. “We could play that game; maybe I could win you something that would be a nice gift to celebrate the holiday. That could put you in a good mood, or even better, we could get yourself a bag of pet fish. “

Hyde would give the pet fish idea a second thought though. However, I think a puppy would be the best pet for you. Either way, we should move forward and put our troubles behind us. “ Hyde made sure that his next choice of words was clear for shun to hear. “ Whether it’s a friend, or whoever. As long as there is someone out here that is willing to try to make you happy, it’s also your responsibility to pursue happiness for yourself as well. Don’t ever let life get you down; people could think what they want. If you say you’re a sunshine Barbie doll, then that’s what you are! Ok?”

Hyde continued to hold Shun’s hand as he proceeded to lead his friend back to the happy crowd of where all of the action was. There was plenty of things going on that could cheer shun up, Hyde just didn’t know which one of these events would do the trick. Let’s start with that shooting game first!” Hyde would say as he brought Shun over to the shooting game and put the toy gun in his hand. “I’ll pay for five shots please!” Hyde would say to the man as he gave the vender a bill. The man would then nod at shun with a smile and waved his hand around the entire assortment of prizes. “If you could knock it down, it’s yours!” Hyde would then pat shun on the back with a grin. “Don’t get nervous now, I thought cowboys were pretty quick on the draw?

Hyde would watch quietly and carefully. Even though it .looked like Shun was getting pretty frustrated on the game, at least he was more focused on something else that didn’t involve too much drama. There were things in life that was pretty simple, just like this game. “ You know Shun chan, this game is kind of like life itself. There is a hit and miss sometimes. The frustration of any kind of failure could lead you to put it down all together. “ Hyde would then y for three shots of his own and take the gun from shun. “ However, you pick yourself back up and you go right at it.

Hyde slightly leaned and carefully took aim at where shun was aiming. Hyde ended up missing the first two shots, but they were really close. “ Awww, I almost had it! Alright, let’s give it one more try then!” Hyde still kept his spirits up as he fired the third shot. I knocked down the item that Shun wanted and Hyde did a fist pump in the air for a celebration. “Alright?! See that shun, your effort wasn’t in vain it warmed it up for me. Sometimes, it’s good for friends to have your back in times like this, even now. “ Hyde had a bright smile on his face as he looked over to the booth owner and back to Shun. “Well, what are you waiting for? Go get your prize.”

Hmm? I already got something Shun, you smiled for me. I was hoping that I could get you to be happy again. I know that you must have had a lot better gifts or gestures, but doesn’t the rabbit remind you of the Easter bunny we saw at Halloween?” Hyde would make a small giggle as he pointed at the rabbit. “ One of the better gifts are the ones that remind us about things, memorable items that have some kind of connection to our precious memories. The time I spend with you or everyone as a group is precious to me. At the very least, it could be a funny gesture portraying to all the fun that we had. “ Hyde was a real sucker for trinkets that remind him of things. It wasn’t really planned when Shun decided on his prize, but it was fun to think about.

Something else?! Sure, let’s walk around and find a nice spot for the fireworks. That seems to be something that we could do. I would say to get the best seats in the house, but I’m pretty sure that we would be doing too much sitting. “ Hyde would say with a small chuckle. Well, there is a little ways before that. I did see a beverage stall around this are, maybe we could get something to drink? I think the festival specialties include these really great fruit smoothies. You could even pick the fruits that you want in them. “ Hyde couldn’t help but to be excited for that, he was kind of craving a banana and strawberry smoothie for the longest.

Alright! Lets go!” Hyde would say as he took Shun over to where the smoothie stall was. It was one of his favorite stalls, and it wasn’t too far away from the taiyaki stall as well. Hyde wasn’t necessarily hungry, he figured that a little bit more food could keep himself together until he gets home. Either way, the taiyaki stall was a bit closer, so Hyde and shun would stop there first. “ could I get six this time?” Hyde would say with a bright smile on his face before turning back to shun. “ I’m treating this time! Alright?! I’m going to make sure you are properly fed, don’t want you starving on me. After all, this festival isn’t over yet.” He figured that it wouldn’t be ok to let his friends treat when they were feeling down about something. After the food was handed to them, Hyde would take one and give shun the rest.