I am a writer in Tokyo

Chapter 87 The name of this essay is "Orange" (55)

"Did you leave Tokyo for oranges?"

Takehiro Kosaka took a chance to catch his breath and ran to Koma's side.

He missed the previous thing, but the last throw of the orange was seen by the whole station.

Those children rushed to catch the oranges.

But by the time they realized it, the train had already carried their favorite people away.

A sound of sirens concealed the joys and sorrows.

These thoughts are wandering slowly in the smoke, singing, rotting, and collapsing.

The last thing a child wants to accept is reality.

But reality always likes to come at this point in time.

The crying of the children more or less covered up the sorrow of the journey.

When everyone stopped what they were doing and looked at these children with interest.

The oldest of them wiped tears from the corners of their eyes.

Then pull up the other kids.

"Come on, let's go home."

Maybe he said so.

The foal was too far away and couldn't hear clearly.

But the corner of the child's mouth could be seen shaking constantly.

He may want to cry.

But the responsibility that came suddenly before made him stop all childish behavior.

elder sister……

Looking at the bright yellow oranges in his arms, he understood a lot.

"No." Kou shook his head.

Negating the conclusion of Takehiro Kosaka.

"Just like you."

"same as me?"

"Have a goal to strive for."

"Oranges?"

"That's it."

Takehiro Kosaka was a little confused by what he said.

But it's not time for him to think more here.

Because someone waved at him again.

After saying goodbye to Ju, he took out the red hat from his pocket, put it squarely on his head, and walked quickly.

Same as oranges.

Red rises and falls in the sea of ​​people.

Has never faded.

On the way back, the words that Takehiro Kosaka said last night resurfaced again.

Talk about living like a dog or something.

who cares.

What's the shame in making money for what you want?
When passing by the shrine, I originally wanted to go up to have a look, but I happened to see Matsubayashi Hideko coming down from above.

"Mr. Bei Dao, what a coincidence."

She smiled as always.

Wearing a very elegant dress today.

Between the dappled sunlight, she looked beautiful.

"This is the place I just discovered. It's nice and quiet up there." Xiuzi sighed, and at the same time noticed Ju's half-step forward: "You know this place?"

Already knew.

Ha ha.

Kua nodded, and silently retracted half of the foot he had stepped forward.

"I don't come here very often."

Xiuzi suddenly said something.

"what?"

"I just discovered it by accident, but it's too far away from where I live, so I just discovered it when I was relaxing today."

Hideko looked away from Koma's feet.

Then pretend that nothing happened and walk down.

This is a bit different than expected.

According to the understanding of Xiuzi, or it seems that they all have one thing in common, that is, they all like this kind of secluded place.

But judging from what Xiuzi meant, maybe he won't come in the future?

Is it because of yourself?

The foal looked down at his feet.

He wasn't sure if he should move.

But whether it's moving forward or backward, it doesn't seem to be appropriate.

When Xiuzi passed by Ju, she stopped for a while.

Turning his head sideways, he asked, "Shall we go for a walk together? Mr. Bei Dao?"

"Just this way, by the way."

"Of course if you want to go back now."

"I happen to be going back too."

"That's really great. It's good to have a companion on the way back, otherwise the journey would be quite boring."

Xiuzi brushed her hair.

Ku followed up later, slightly behind by half a body, blocking Xiuzi on the inside of the curb.

Xiuzi smiled slightly.

Not much to say.

On the way back, in fact, the two of them didn't chat much.

The foal doesn't talk much.

As for Xiuzi, she seemed to know that he didn't like to talk, so she didn't deliberately find topics to chat with.

But the atmosphere was not awkward.

Extremely easy.

When she reached the Ito's tavern, Hideko stopped in her tracks.

"Actually, the scenery is pretty good at night in spring."

"So this kind of nice scenery, I think more about being alone."

"So, Mr. Bei Dao, please stop here."

Matsubayashi Hideko didn't wait for Kitajima to reply.

With his hands behind his back, he raised his head and walked towards the distance step by step.

Turning around by chance, I saw Ju was still at the door.

She smiled and waved to him, and motioned to go in quickly.

The temperature in spring not only thins the clothes, but also thins the night.

When I put Yuriko in my arms, I could actually feel a slight heat.

It was at this time that I gave the courage to open the window.

The wind entered the room with the scent of the surrounding vegetation.

Then stay on paper.

Kou held a pen and thought for a long time.

Only then did I slowly write down the words Orange.

Yuriko called softly.

Lie down in a more comfortable position in my arms, then close my eyes and enjoy the feeling of envelopment.

The originally heavy winter passed.

The somewhat depressed mood began to rise slightly.

Gently brush away some of the decay of the past.

Oranges don't really mean anything.

Maybe just something the kids want to eat.

But at that time, it was really like the sun.

That is the only orange in my down and out life.

It was the only sliver of life in the dark and damp room.

Ju thought, perhaps from other perspectives, the girl had indeed left her hometown.

Leaving the metropolis to become a "countryman".

As I thought before, life has never been so-called lingering.

Born, raised, married, died.

All life cannot escape these words.

From this point of view, it may be very monotonous.

But often behind these words are different experiences.

Even in such an ordinary life, it is a big river for everyone.

He thought about it, and finally named this short article after Tangerine.

After writing everything, he took a heavy breath.

This article is finished.

But the girl's story was not finished.

If there is still a chance, he would like to visit that place.

I want to see the orange girl who can cover all the gloom, melancholy, disgust and desolation in her heart.

"Meow?"

Yuriko yelled while looking at the paper covered with words on the table.

It looks a little confused.

what is this?
"This is text."

Kou said softly.

Water stays on this planet even if it becomes sea, cloud, rain and ice.

Language, even in speeches, verses, deeds, and treaties, will take hold of the planet.

　Complete the task, over!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)