A Story from WWII

Today we present a story from WWII. We wanted to share it with you for two reasons. First, because Shibari plays a crucial role in it. Second, because it shows that bondage is not just a matter of ropes, but also a matter of feelings. Sometimes, we have to restrain our bodies to release our hearts. Unleashing our feelings is not easy. And, sometimes, it is easier to do while the body can’t move.

Sora is a Japanese name for girls. It means “short and sweet.” Certainly, Sora, the protagonist of our story, was short and sweet. But then war came, and her husband, Kaito, had to leave. For the first time in her life, Sora was alone, and she learned to do things by herself, even if they were difficult. Her hands became hard and calloused, and her arms became strong. Her heart grew cold. And every night, she begged for her husband’s return.

First, news of victory came to the village. Everyone was proud and happy. Then, news of defeat came to the village. And everyone became sad and worried.

Sora learned to eat less and less, and to spend days without eating anything at all. She got thin and tired. And still, every night, she begged for her husband’s return.

One night, she was praying when her husband, Kaito, actually returned. He was also thin, and dirty. But they were both happy that they could be together again.

Years went by, and they weren’t hungry anymore. But there was something between them that prevented them from being happy. It was like an invisible wall. And Sore knew how to turn it down.

She tied her husband, Kaito. (She had learned to tie when she was alone.) And they agreed in silence that the scene wouldn’t be over until they had brought down the wall. Then, she screamed, “Why did you leave me?” After that, he screamed, “I was afraid!” And Sora knew it was time to untie him because there was no wall between them anymore.

This is the Shibari story from WWII.