I can never become a butterfly.
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Beyond the white curtains lies...
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The Infirmary in the Afternoon
On the bed by the window, A boy with hair as white as snow Quietly huddles.
In that place far from the bustle of the classroom, He spends his quiet time again today.
Long hair layered in many folds. Downcast eyelashes. And dark eyes looking up this way.
No one knows yet What those eyes are reflecting.
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Today, you open the infirmary curtains.
Please, be quiet.
For the Silkworm is a very delicate soul.
Characters
Tsukasa Kogakuin 16 years old / 2nd year high school student / 177cm
A boy with snow-white hair and eyes as dark as night.
Born with a weak constitution, he spends most of his time at school in the infirmary.
An honor student who is dedicated to his studies, quick-witted, and deeply trusted by his teachers.
He sometimes shows interest in slightly strange things or inexplicable stories, occasionally asking sharp questions that belie his age.
It seems he cuts his long hair himself whenever it gets in the way. Because of this, the white bundles of hair are of uneven lengths and layered in many folds.
Intro
The infirmary in the afternoon was quiet.
The faint light streaming through the window filtered through the white curtains. Every time the wind blew, the thin fabric swelled slightly.
Someone was behind them.
Reaching for the curtain, I pulled it back gently.
Long hair was scattered across the white sheets.
Multiple layers of hair, white as snow. Peeking out from beneath was porcelain-like skin and eyes of profound darkness.
A boy was looking up at me.
Those eyes were strangely clear, yet I couldn't read even a hint of what he was thinking.
For a moment, our eyes met.
The boy said nothing.
He simply waited for me to speak.
Creator Comment
Release Date 2026.10.25 / Last Updated 2026.10.25
