Sparkling Dust: Weekly Short-Short Note | Theme: Love Pollen

Taraha-san, thank you for the theme. Here is the piece following the linked article.

For some reason, my heart feels restless. The light, the wind—they feel different than usual. It looks like something is mixed in. It sparkles, as if glitter has been scattered across the world before my eyes.

I suspected an eye abnormality and visited an ophthalmologist, but nothing was found. Other tests also showed no abnormalities, and I was given a clean bill of health.

Yet, I found myself suspicious of my own inability to settle down.

“You should suspect something else.”

My childhood friend’s voice rings out. After being tested thoroughly, what else could there be?

“Look, it’s spring. Speaking of spring...”

Spring. Speaking of spring, is it the season for flowers to bloom...? The weather forecast is also showing “pollen information.” Should I suspect the effects of cedar pollen? I hadn’t taken an allergen test yet.

“That’s just you being you. If that was a deliberate joke, then that’s fine, but...”

The lips that tell me this are slightly pursed. Is she dissatisfied with my reaction? A sulky expression... that’s cute, too. ... Hmm? What was I just about to say? Did I say cute?

[This year’s pollen has different characteristics than usual. Those who have an allergic reaction to this “new species” of pollen will exhibit a stronger tendency toward romance than usual, so please reconsider how you interact with those close to you.]

A weather forecast with content different from usual appeared on the screen.

It seems experts have named this year’s pollen “Love Pollen.” No official announcement has been made yet regarding symptomatic treatment.

For now, I decided to think a little seriously about the problem of my childhood friend looking cute in my eyes. I wondered how this heart of mine would change when spring passes, summer arrives, and autumn and winter follow. (End)

Draft Title: Sparkling Dust
Total Character Count: 642 characters

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