(I'm honestly a little nervous to post this, but this project is something I've been excited to write for a very very long time. I really hope you guys enjoy it.)
Summary:
An ex-member of Claw's quest for revenge leaves Reigen horribly cursed and his loved ones reeling from his absence. Now trapped in the form of a Shiba Inu, Reigen must find a way to ask his loved ones for help—and learn how much they need him too along the way.
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply (see chapter notes for more details)
Amidst the wintry woods, a clash of traditions sparks an unexpected bond between a spirited witch, Cemi, and the warm-hearted Lee Jinki.
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Chapter 1: Clash in the Winter Woods
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Jinki Lee moved through the woods, his steps leaving imprints in the pristine snow. His shoulder-length hair, a dark contrast against the winter backdrop, occasionally caught glimmers of sunlight that danced in the frozen air. He carried himself with a sense of purpose, the nostalgia for familiar traditions etched on his face, unaware of the tempest about to descend upon him in the form of Cemi.
With the determined intent to cut down a small Christmas tree, Jinki raised his axe. The silence was shattered as Cemi emerged from the swirling snowflakes, her presence commanding and fierce. Her eyes blazed with an intensity matched only by the fury in her voice.
"What madness is this?" Her words sliced through the tranquil atmosphere.
Startled, Jinki faltered in his explanation. "I... I just wanted a tree for Christmas. It's a tradition I've always followed."
Cemi's frustration surged, her anger uncontainable. "Tradition? Christmas? You desecrate these woods for your self-centered revelry!"
Jinki attempted to reason, but Cemi's ire refused to subside. "I understand your reverence for Yule, but Christmas holds deep sentimental value for me."
Cemi's eyes flashed with unbridled fury. "Sentiment does not justify the ravaging of nature! This tree, in its tender years, harbors the promise of life, and you would extinguish it for your own ease!"
Their debate escalated, words becoming heated in the icy air. Jinki's explanations fell on deaf ears as Cemi's frustration only intensified, her anger crackling like the frost around them.
"If harm befalls this tree upon my return, I shall cast a curse upon you!" Her voice, a thunderous declaration, reverberated through the woods.
With a whirl of her robes and a resounding boom of thunder, Cemi vanished into the snow, leaving Jinki standing amidst the solemn stillness, a mix of shock and determination etched upon his visage.
Determined to honor his cherished tradition without harm, Jinki braced himself against the biting cold, his thoughts consumed by the challenge that lay ahead amidst the silent embrace of the wintry woods.
He tells me often about girls that message him and call him Oppa without even knowing him and girls that seem to be obsessed with kpop and say they love korea but dont know anything past "saranghae" and "tteokbeokki".
He praises me for having actually learned korean, korean culture and korean food. But at the same he time makes it clear that while immersion and assimilation is great and sometimes needed you shouldnt forget where you came from or try to become another race.
I know a lot of people want to leave behind their sad or depressing life and get lost in a seemingly happier more fun culture. And it's okay to learn and explore other cultures. But in doing this we must always remember...
1. All cultures have their pros and cons. No country is superior.
2. You should be willing to see the bad parts about the culture you like and not just fantasize about the good parts.
3. You'll always be the race you were born as and you should remember and be proud about the good parts of your original culture. Even if you forfeit your nationality for another.
I’m just waiting for the deepest love. The strongest companionship. The kind of connection that leaves you feeling both gutted and full. Vulnerable and safe. Needy but satisfied at the same time.
