The Mirror's Gift

I stood in front of my locker, trying to compose myself. I didn't want anyone to see me crying. But as I reached for my books, I felt a strange sensation. The mirror in my bedroom was calling to me, pulling me back.

I closed my eyes, feeling the familiar tug. And when I opened them again, I was standing in front of the mirror.

But this time, it was different. The mirror was glowing, pulsing with a soft blue light. And as I reached out to touch it, the glass began to ripple and shimmer.

Suddenly, I was sucked into the mirror, pulled through the glass like water down a drain. I felt a strange sensation, like I was being turned inside out.

And then, I was standing in a beautiful garden, surrounded by cherry blossoms and crystal trees. The sky was a deep shade of purple, and the air was sweet with the scent of flowers.

I looked around, trying to take it all in. And that's when I saw him - Haru, the Japanese boy I had met earlier. He was standing in front of me, dressed in a traditional Japanese kimono.

But this time, he looked different. He looked regal, like a prince.

"Soyeon," he said, bowing deeply. "I see you've received the mirror's gift."

I was confused, but also curious. "What gift?" I asked.

Haru smiled. "The gift of power," he said. "You have been chosen to wield the mirror's power, Soyeon. And I am here to guide you."

I was taken aback. "You're a prince?" I asked, trying to process it all.

Haru nodded. "I am Prince Haru, ruler of the mirror world. And you, Soyeon, are our chosen one."

"Why me?" I asked, feeling a little overwhelmed. "Why was I chosen for this?"

Haru smiled. "You were chosen because of your heart, Soyeon. You have a kind and gentle spirit, and the mirror world needs that right now."

I shook my head, trying to understand. "But what is this mirror? My grandma gave it to me, but I don't know anything about it."

Haru's smile grew wider. "The mirror is a portal, Soyeon. A doorway between the human world and the mirror world. And your grandma knew that you were the right person to have it."

I was skeptical. "But how did she know? And how do you know Korean?"

Haru chuckled. "The mirror world is a place of magic, Soyeon. And I am a prince of that world. I can speak any language I choose."

I had so many questions, but before I could ask any more, Haru continued. "Your grandma was a wise woman, Soyeon. She knew that you had a special gift, and she gave you the mirror to protect you."

"Protect me?" I repeated. "From what?"

Haru's expression turned serious. "From those who would harm you, Soyeon. The mirror world is not always a safe place, and there are those who would seek to use your power for their own gain."

I felt a shiver run down my spine. "What power?"

Haru smiled again. "The power of the mirror, Soyeon. The power to create and destroy. You have that power within you, and we need your help to save the mirror world."

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