Ne TEZUKA…
Ne Tezuka…how have you been? It's been so long since I last saw you. After you have gone to Germany, you haven't even called me. I guess you were too busy…so much that not a single word was spoken.
I know I should have tried to call you. But I didn't. The secret and silent pride I hold, told me not to contact. But don't worry I don't hold anymore grudge against you.
I actually watched each and every single of your matches sitting alone before the television. Alone…the word is so painful. Yet I never gave up hope.
When someone asks me why I am still single I will point out that I am really enjoying it. That is a lie. I guess I was hopeful that you will come back to me…as even you are single.
Ne Tezuka…remember the time we all went to see the sunrise? We were really happy because you were there with us…yes…I was really happy.
I remember the time when we stood beside each other watching games. I remember each time we went to taka-san's place for our celebration. I remember your face each time you got mistaken for a teacher. I remember you very rare smile.
You know Tezuka, I remember almost every little thing I have done, every little time I have spent with you.
Ne Tezuka…do you remember anything?
Ne Tezuka…there is a lot of things that I need to tell you. You are right beside…you are standing right beside me. Yet I am unable to talk to you. Right now I am lying on a hospital bed…