Chapter 4: Soothing Memories
"Chi!" the same voice called out.
"Please, show up!" The man was almost running out of breath as if he had gone from miles and miles away.
The rain had already stopped yet after hours of searching Chi could not sill be found.
Where is she now?
Where could have she been?
Even with his loss of energy, he could not just surrender his search for his friend.
After half an hour of continuous search…
After being in a complete breakdown…
He was down to his knees on the side of the street, panting heavily of exhaustion like a dog that was from a vigorous battle.
He was in a state of great despair.
Chi! Chi! His mind was continuously functioning with no other matter than of the woman.
"Chi, where are you?" his eyes were tearful.
It's only about a year ago…
Chi and Hideki wandered around Tokyo together.
As they passed a small store…
"Hideki, what's that?" Chi asked pointing to an endearing little staff toy that looked like a cat.
"Uh, how will I explain this?" Hideki thought aloud. "Well, as you can see, it is a toy that looks like a cat. What makes it special is that it contains a diminutive device inside that allows you to record your voice."
He explained how that device works and how people could record and listen messages…
When he finished his explanation, he looked at Chi whom he noticed was filled with awe as she stared at the little toy cat now horde by people who wanted to buy it.
For about five minutes, she did nothing but look at it with astonishment.
Later, he felt the warmth of Hideki's hands on his shoulders…
He embraced her…
From his back, he produced a present and gave it to Chi.
"What's this?" Chi asked surprised.
"Open it." Hideki smiled at her.
Carefully, Chi untied the green ribbon. She slowly opened the box.
When she saw what's in the inside, a smile crossed her face.
"This is cute. Arigato gozaimasu."
Chi was so happy and grateful after Hideki gave her that present, which behind her knowledge, Hideki bought for her at the time when she was staring at the display in the store.
It was a little yellow cat!
Chi held it to his heart…
Accidentally, he pressed the button. There was a recorded message.
"Aishite'ru watashi no Chi." Hideki's voice spoke sincerely from the little cat.
Chi was filled with gladness that she embraced Hideki.
Having remembered of the memories he shared with Chi, the same woman he's looking for, he gained new strength.
Having not felt such conviction before, he, with full of determination, stood up.
His knees were aching yet that he ignored.
He tried to walk…
Slowly at first, until he could already manage himself.
His eyes were blazing like fire.
His strength of mind was flamed to increase.
The fervor he felt was boosted to its summit.
I will find you, Chi.
I will find you, my love.