CH. 17 - Ai Enma (Jigoku Shoujo) V

ENMA'S POV
I'm looking for Y/N. I have to erase her memories. She will forget about me. She'll forget about me. Forget about me...


I keep on repeating it to myself and I don't exactly know what I feel right now. Somehow, it hurts. I've been hurt before.. I knew this feeling but... what I don't know is the reason behind it.


What do I feel? What do I feel towards her? Is my emotions real? Do I care for her? Do.. Do I love her? I wish I could get an answer to those questions but couldn't.


Hmm. She's not in our shared apartment. Maybe she's in the hospital. I went to the hospital and found her on the rooftop.


"Y/N." I called her.


"Ohh. Hi En!" She run to hug me then whisper to my ear. "I miss you."


I pull away. I look into her eyes. I notice it is dull. All I can see is sadness.


"Are you doing fine?" She looks down.


"Ahmm. It's just that I am worried about my sister's operation."


"Why?"


"The doctor said that there's only 50% chance of success rate on her operation. I.. It's just.. What if it fails? W-what if she dies? I... I can't bear to see her like that." She cries.


It hurts seeing her cry. I wish I could throw all the pain and sadness she feels.


"Y-you'll do that for me?"


"What?" I asked her confusedly.


"You said your thoughts out loud."


"Ohh."


"You're so cute, En."


She moves closer and kisses my cheeks.


"Y/N, I know I said to you that after your sister's operation you will just watch her from distance. But..."


"But what?"


"But do you wish to stay by her side even after her operation? And forever?"


"W-what?" Is that possible?"


"It is."


"H-how?"


Is this the time to tell her and erase her memories?


"I'll break your contract as Correspondence of Hell."


"What? How? I thought it can't be broken?"


"It can. But I.."


I hesitate to tell her. Deep inside I don't want to tell her or erase her memories. But.. What choice do I have?


"Your memories will be erased."


She only stares at me for minutes then her eyes become wide  on realization.


"N-no! I'll forget about everything! What's the point of being with my sister if I can't remember her?" She exclaimed.


"You won't forget about your sister, your memories about your family or about your friends."


"B-but... What are y-" Her eyes became wide again, realizing something.


"W-wait... M-my memories w-with y-you... Is that you're going to e-erase?" She trembled.


"Yes. I will erase your memories as a Correspondence of Hell. And your memories of me... with me."


"N-no! No! No! I can't bear that!" She cries even harder.


"Then what will you choose? What will you do?"


"I-I..."


"I know you're going to have trouble for making a decision. That's why I decided for you."


"E-En..."


"I will erase your memories as a Correspondence of Hell and your memories of me. This is final."


"P-please. Just... please..." She can't form a sentence thensm she comes to me and hugs me tightly.


"I want you to be happy and you will be... with your sister. I know it's hard for you to be a Correspondence of Hell. All it gave you is pain and sadness. This is for the best. I don't want to see you hurt anymore or feel pain. I don't want to see you sad. I don't ever want to see you cry. It hurts. It hurts me... a lot. "


I don't know where all I said come from. But I think that's how I really feel.


"E-En." She looks at me in the eyes. Her face comes closer and closer until her lips is on mine.


The kiss is tender and gentle. I love her lips. Did I said love?


Then she pulls away.


"En.. I love you."


YOUR POV
"What?" En said.


"I love you and I can't bear to forget about you or this feelings."


It's true. I can't bear to forget about her. I will feel empty. It will torment me. I will feel pain inside but don't know the reason behind. It will drive me crazy. It will be hurt so much.


"Y/N. What will you do then?" She asked.


"I want to be with you."


"What?! What about your sister?!"


"You won't erase my memories. I'm fine with that. I can still watch her. And I know she will be safe and secure with my aunt."


"But.." She tried to protest but then she hugs me.


"I think.. I think I love you too..."


"Wha-?" And then everything goes black.


ENMA'S POV
Sorry Y/N. I can't let you stay by my side. You will suffer that's why I need to do this. MOH will kill you if I didn't. I won't allow him to hurt you or even lay his hands on you.


I look at her unconscious body. I look at her face.


"You're so beautiful. But we can't be together anymore."


I put her in her sister's room.


"Bye Y/N." Then I leave... with a heavy heart. 




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After some months of being separated from Y/N and from being forgotten by her, I continue to be a Correspondence of Hell.


I still watch Y/N from the distance. Her sister's operation was a success and I can see pure happiness in her. I'm glad she's happy.


I was about to walk away when I hear someone... the voice I've missed for months. The voice I long to hear. The voice I only want to hear.


"W-who are you?" I turn around and see my angel.


Y/N. You're as beautiful as ever.


I only stare at her and ignore her question. I continue to walk.


"W-wait!" She runs and holds my wrist.


"Please let go."


"Do I know you? Have I seen you before?"


"No."


"Are you sure?"


"Yes. I don't know you. Please let me go or I'll call the police." She lets go of my hand and I continue to walk away.


"Can we be friends?"


My eyes become wide. Maybe it was wrong of me to still watch over her. MOH will not like this if I continue. I can't risk Y/N's safety and peace. I have to end this. I have to. Even if it hurts. It hurts so much.


"No. I have no interest in you or anybody. Goodbye." I didn't look back but I know she's looking at me with.. with those sad eyes of hers.


Sorry Y/N. This is the last time we'll see each other. I wish for you and your sister happiness. Good bye forever. Thank you for loving me. I love you.


Then tears unexpectedly flow from my eyes.




THEND. 😢


A/N:
Sorry if it has a sad ending. 😢 Because not all love story has a happy ending. The reality is just like Y/N and Enma's story. Gomen. 🙇‍♂️ But thanks for reading. Love you all, Reader-chan!


Jaa ne~


EDITED: 03/20/21

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