Sakura Sakurada Mother _top_ ◆ 〈FULL〉

Today, I visit the Sakurada tree alone. The blossoms are at full peak, violent and lush. I have brought nothing—no offering, no incense. Just myself.

I am Sakura. Named for the blossom itself. She used to say she planted me in the shadow of her name, so I would always know where the sun was. sakura sakurada mother

She turned to me. Her eyes were the color of the bark. “I named you Sakura so you would not have to choose. You can be the blossom. I will be the trunk.” Today, I visit the Sakurada tree alone