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Title: ano shounen wa...
Chapter 1: Entry
She opens her beautifully decorated diary, and begins to write.
"Dear Diary, today I was overjoyed when I received that letter. I can finally get the experience of working as a nurse! Even though it's only part-time, I'm sure I'll enjoy it as much as if I do it as a profession. Oh, I'm just so happy right now, I don't know what to say! Ever since Mum passed away, I've been dreaming of being a nurse, so that I can take care of my family…or what's left of it. Ah, why do I keep writing about the past… The past is the past. Forget it. Haha. Anyway, I had always wanted to be a nurse, and finally I can!! My dear diary, don't you think I'm the luckiest person in the world? I just hope that Mum and Dad are up there rejoicing for me too. Now that I'm about twenty, I don't feel so sad and sick everyday, like how I was when Mum and Dad died in that stupid accident. Finally, that wonderful road is opening up for me, and I am on my way to becoming a full-time nurse! The course expected us to work for about three months as a part-time nurse, and then do a essay on the experience and reflect on it…though it sounds tough, I know I'll have an interesting time. Better go prepare for what I'm going to wear for my first day at work, which, let me see…starts next week!! See you tomorrow! -Yanagi"
She closes the prettily designed book, and lies contentedly on the bed. [At last, I can do it. At last, I can heal people and not see anyone get hurt anymore…just like Mum and Dad…or even…even…my dear Recca…]
Yanagi rubs her eyes thoroughly, desperately trying to wipe away her unstoppable tears. She blames herself again for crying over what had happened so long ago… So long ago? No, it was only four years ago. Four years had passed, since her boyfriend died. No, since her Ninja, Hanabishi Recca, died. Killed. Trying to save her from SODOM. That horrible place.
She had forgotten most of what had happened during that time. But she could never forget his smiling face. That irreplaceable person who had protected her for so long.
Getting up, Yanagi rushes to the small bathroom in her small apartment. [Stop it Yanagi! Stop crying! You can control the tears! Recca-kun would never let you cry like this! So stop, just stop…]
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"Dear Diary, I felt a little sick last night after crying. Again. I feel frustrated. Why am I such a crybaby? Why can't I just be strong, like Fuko-chan, Mikagami Senapi, Domon-kun and…my ninja, Recca-kun? Why must I be so vulnerable? It's because of this over-dependence and weakness that caused the deaths of everyone…
The ink on the page is smudged with drops of salty water.
"Anyway, I didn't do much today. I've decided to just wear plain white. It's quite appropriate for a nurse, I think. I'm quite tired now, so I'll stop now… -Yanagi"
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{i'm waiting for you, so come quickly. hurry to where i am now. hurry…for i am the one who will make that sweet smile appear on your face once again.}
(continued in chapter2)
Title: ano shounen wa...
Chapter 1: Entry
She opens her beautifully decorated diary, and begins to write.
"Dear Diary, today I was overjoyed when I received that letter. I can finally get the experience of working as a nurse! Even though it's only part-time, I'm sure I'll enjoy it as much as if I do it as a profession. Oh, I'm just so happy right now, I don't know what to say! Ever since Mum passed away, I've been dreaming of being a nurse, so that I can take care of my family…or what's left of it. Ah, why do I keep writing about the past… The past is the past. Forget it. Haha. Anyway, I had always wanted to be a nurse, and finally I can!! My dear diary, don't you think I'm the luckiest person in the world? I just hope that Mum and Dad are up there rejoicing for me too. Now that I'm about twenty, I don't feel so sad and sick everyday, like how I was when Mum and Dad died in that stupid accident. Finally, that wonderful road is opening up for me, and I am on my way to becoming a full-time nurse! The course expected us to work for about three months as a part-time nurse, and then do a essay on the experience and reflect on it…though it sounds tough, I know I'll have an interesting time. Better go prepare for what I'm going to wear for my first day at work, which, let me see…starts next week!! See you tomorrow! -Yanagi"
She closes the prettily designed book, and lies contentedly on the bed. [At last, I can do it. At last, I can heal people and not see anyone get hurt anymore…just like Mum and Dad…or even…even…my dear Recca…]
Yanagi rubs her eyes thoroughly, desperately trying to wipe away her unstoppable tears. She blames herself again for crying over what had happened so long ago… So long ago? No, it was only four years ago. Four years had passed, since her boyfriend died. No, since her Ninja, Hanabishi Recca, died. Killed. Trying to save her from SODOM. That horrible place.
She had forgotten most of what had happened during that time. But she could never forget his smiling face. That irreplaceable person who had protected her for so long.
Getting up, Yanagi rushes to the small bathroom in her small apartment. [Stop it Yanagi! Stop crying! You can control the tears! Recca-kun would never let you cry like this! So stop, just stop…]
* * *
"Dear Diary, I felt a little sick last night after crying. Again. I feel frustrated. Why am I such a crybaby? Why can't I just be strong, like Fuko-chan, Mikagami Senapi, Domon-kun and…my ninja, Recca-kun? Why must I be so vulnerable? It's because of this over-dependence and weakness that caused the deaths of everyone…
The ink on the page is smudged with drops of salty water.
"Anyway, I didn't do much today. I've decided to just wear plain white. It's quite appropriate for a nurse, I think. I'm quite tired now, so I'll stop now… -Yanagi"
* * *
{i'm waiting for you, so come quickly. hurry to where i am now. hurry…for i am the one who will make that sweet smile appear on your face once again.}
(continued in chapter2)