The Faint Fragrance of Tangerines

Legend has it that when bellflowers bloom, happiness returns. Some people can seize the moment and keep the flower; Others are not fated to have it, passing it by and missing their chance. And so the bellflower has a double meaning: everlasting love and hopeless love. Love brings the good fortune of growing old together, but also the anguish of gazing at each other from afar, never to be reunited. One tangled relationship after another, So many thoughts, but who can I tell? The bellflower blooms, graceful and serene, its fragrance lingering far into the distance, Yet in the end, it never knows whose hopeless love made them miss the blooming season, or whose eternal love keeps them lingering among its petals. A note to all readers: 1. This story is slow-paced and indulgent wish fulfillment. It is not a tragedy, though it has a few angsty moments. My writing is limited, so I can't promise the characters will always stay true to themselves. If that's not for you, please don't read. I don't mind constructive feedback, but spare me the harsh criticism; cake is always welcome. 2. Fanfiction can be written from many different perspectives and in many different styles, and readers all have their own tastes. Please don't compare this story to the ones you like. If it's not for you, click the X in the upper right and leave. Harsh criticism of this kind is absolutely unwelcome. 3. I have no bias against either Kagome or Kikyo; I like them both. This story came about because I was moved by Kikyo's tragic ending. Those of you who support Kagome, please don't post anything unpleasant here. 4. I'm no historian, and the world of anime is full of demons and very different from reality. Please don't nitpick historical details. Historians, please move along. 5. As for the terms "Song attire" and "Song people" in the story, I looked up some information. Although Japan developed from the Tang Dynasty, the Japanese greatly admired the Song Dynasty. From the Song through the fall of the Ming Dynasty, they referred to people of those times as "Song people." Other terms follow the same principle. My author page: Listening to Rain in the Drunken Sunny Pavilion New projects: (Anime Crossover) The Hour of Exorcism; Historical Romance: The Tofu Girl Announcement: This book will become VIP-exclusive on September 12 and will be published exclusively on Jinjiang. Reposting is prohibited. If you have reposted it, please delete it immediately. Thank you. This is an official announcement. Intended message: