Mutual Understanding

As was his habit, Cha Cha was reflecting on the current society of Esperia and how it could be made fairer and more harmonious for everyone.

As he was lost in thought, he noticed how Guruko, his Esper friend of the Wind element, had an intriguing ease in making new companions and building mutual understanding with anyone, regardless of their element, race, gender, or age.

“This natural kind of mutual understanding is what we still lack…” he thought.

And for good reason. Although the end of the Chaos War had brought a temporary end to the conflicts on Esperia, nothing was yet certain when it came to creating a society finally built upon strong foundations.

“There is still too much fear of others, too much misunderstanding, and too many resentments tied to the events of the past.”

“Accepting the past, bearing one’s pain, and sometimes also forgiving in order to turn the page… These are difficult things to do. Especially when the sorrow and grief caused by the loss of loved ones are so strong that they make people forget that others are living beings just like themselves…”

“We then project our grief onto an entire people, and create a hatred that gradually becomes mutual.”

“And yet, we forget that regardless of the element, there are individuals who do their best to be kind and compassionate.”

“To destroy through violence and anger requires no effort.”

“Seeking to create mutual understanding is the true challenge.”