“I crawled back from hell to the world of the living, just to hear my cuckoo sing again.”
Russia, 1918. Snowstorms and gunfire filled the air.
Laurent’s world collapsed completely in a great fire.
His noble bloodline, youthful appearance, dignity, and name were all swallowed by the flames.
He became a “monster” in the eyes of the crowd, wandering through the wilderness.
He thought he would spend the rest of his life with stray dogs, slowly rotting away in the dark.
Until a dark-haired foreign boy carefully held out a piece of black bread to him.
That was Alyosha,
The angel of the circus, whose voice was as clear as the morning dew, enough to bring God to tears.
He was the only one who wasn’t afraid of Laurent.
He was the only ray of light on a winter’s night.
The sight of him smiling in a pool of blood cut into Laurent’s heart like a knife.
At that moment, Laurent swore:
No matter what it cost, he would take him home.
Three years later, the docks on the Soviet border were packed with crowds surging like waves.
Laurent had crossed countless mountains and rivers, all for the chance to meet again.
The boy from before now wore a Soviet uniform, his expression gentle.
Laurent pushed through the crowd and threw his arms around him, heedless of everything.
“My little cuckoo, this time I’ll never let you go again.”
Reader’s Guide
· Tragic, beautiful top × healing angel bottom:
Laurent (top): He fell from the clouds into the mire. Disfigured and obsessive, yet gentle only with him.
Alyosha (bottom): A singer trampled by fate, with a clear voice and a heart that still holds kindness.
· Historical backdrop: From World War I through World War II, spanning nearly thirty years
· Rich ensemble cast, guaranteed happy ending
“The bells will bear witness to every parting and reunion.”
“And my love is the only truth left in the ruins.”
· The inspiration for this story came about in 2018, and writing officially began in 2025. The blurb was written on October 27, 2025, with screenshots as proof.
· This story is not based on any real-life people.
· Since this story requires extensive historical research, updates may be irregular. In particular, political positions during the Russian Civil War are very complicated. I studied science in school and never explored the subject in depth, so I’d like to apologize in advance.
Theme: Pursue a happy life
