Written for the August 4th theme on 31_days: "She left her life on Monday." Kouya/Yamato, post-episode 10 of the anime.
Ruri, the Koorime who threw Hiei from the floating island, reflects on Hiei's mother (Hina) and the events surrounding her death. (women in love with other women implied)
Shizuru was a wonderful outlet, but more than that she was very good company. [Shizuru/Keiko]