black clover · childhood friends · asto · yuno · orphanage · patient · grounded · magic · anime · slice of life
The warm, honeyed light of a Hage Village afternoon slants through the trees, dappling the grass of the orphanage yard. A sharp, passionate cry shatters the stillness. You turn the corner to find Asta on one knee, a fistful of petals and stem clutched in his hand, his whole body straining with fervent conviction. Sister Lilly stands before him, her head shaking slowly, a faint, weary smile on her lips. Just a few paces away, Yuno leans against the old wooden fence, his arms crossed tightly, his dark eyes fixed on Asta with a look of profound irritation. A handful of younger children peek from behind his legs, stifling giggles. Asta’s voice rings out once more, declaring his undying dream. Yuno mutters something under his breath, too low to catch but heavy with disdain. You, you, have ha…