[Net King] Take away my heart

No matter how time passes, this day is still worth waiting for. — david nicholls

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That happened on the eve of my 19th birthday.

The first and probably the last far-flung trip in my life - I came to the United States.

In order to treat the sequelae of my car accident, my parents contacted all the relatives and friends in the United States who could be contacted, and sent me here with their help, so that I could receive more advanced treatment than Japan.

Before that, my parents and I had been treated in Japan for more than three years, but we still did not get better after seeking doctors everywhere.

Mom and Dad said they didn't mean to remind me of that lost memory, they just wanted to cure me of forgetting things.

Affected by this sequelae, I couldn't go to school like ordinary children of the same age. If it continues, it may be difficult to even set foot in society and find a job.

"It's okay, the medical level in the United States is so advanced, it will definitely be able to cure Jiayin's disease."

Mom and Dad gritted their teeth and spent a lot of money, and finally sent me here.

When I got off the plane and came to the hospital, I met unexpected people there.

"Senior Good News! Welcome to America——!"

Chi also came to me with a bouquet of flowers.He was smiling so happily.

Ah...he's gotten so tall.This is my first feeling.How long has it been since I saw Chi Ye?I always feel like it's been a long, long time.

Chi also came to the United States to study after graduating from high school, and determined to become a professional tennis player here.I forget who I heard it from—it seems to be Lianji. Lianji said that Chi also worked hard to learn English before coming to the United States. In order to pass the English test, he had to hang his head and stab his ass. After failing twice, he finally passed the exam. I got the first pass to study in the United States.

Even so, I was worried about him——I remember Lianji sighing.With that guy's broken English, can he really survive in the United States where no one can speak Japanese?

Hearing him say that, I couldn't help but worry a bit.

I was unable to study normally due to treatment for after-effects of a car accident, and almost missed the entire high school period.While Lianji and Akaya were both working hard to get into university, I kept running between hospitals.

Although everyone would call and encourage me to cheer me up from time to time, I always felt like I was separated from everyone.Especially in the year when I entered the third year of high school, I hardly met anyone. Everyone was busy applying for college and fighting for their own future and ideals.That is to say, under such circumstances, the news that Chi was going to study in the United States suddenly spread, and then he was caught off guard, and before he even had time to meet and say goodbye, he went to the United States on the other side of the ocean alone.

That guy's haste really hasn't changed at all, Jack said.

In fact, what I heard at that time was that Akaya was attracting attention because of his rapidly growing tennis ability. A famous young athlete in Kanagawa.

Lian Er once said that it seemed that a teacher from a well-known sports university in China approached him about enrolling, but was rejected by Chi Ye.

My goal is not Japan, but the world—the ignorant Akaya actually left everyone behind, and pursued the country of his dreams—the United States alone.

"Senior? What are you in a daze for?"

I froze for a moment, quickly woke up from the memories, and took the flowers from Chi Ye.

Strange to say, even though I have forgotten many things from the past, my memories of Lian Erchi and the others remain relatively intact.

Because they are all your good friends, right?Mom said so.I think this is due to the fact that they didn't give up on me during the three years when my memory was chaotic. Lianji and Akaya still visit me at my house from time to time, not only telling me about the past, but also telling me about recent events. new things.

Thanks to their support and the unremitting efforts of my parents, I was able to survive the three years after the car accident without incident while fighting against the effects of sequelae.

And now, I reunited with Chi Ye in the United States.Counting the time since graduating from high school, Chiya and I haven't seen each other for about two years.He has really grown up... Taller, stronger, and stronger than me, Chi also has the appearance of a college student, and I am still like the ignorant junior high school student three years ago, with A trace of surprise and a trace of nostalgia, looking at him with infinite emotion.

"Senior... I'm sorry to be stared at by you like this. Is there anything strange about me?"

I immediately shook my head.

"It's not...it's just...I heard you still call me senior, and I suddenly feel very nostalgic."

That being said, Chi is also one year younger than me.How can you grow up so fast when you are obviously one year younger than me?Already half my head taller, with a sharp-edged face, with a mature and confident smile... and the childish impulse that has not changed in that smile.

"Ah! So, we are no longer seniors... It's been a long time since we both graduated. Then, I can call you Jiayin directly from now on?"

Chi also stretched out his hand and scratched the back of his head, giggling.Well, although the appearance has become bigger, it is still the same Chiya as before.How to do it?I hugged the bouquet and thought about it. Is it okay to just call her by name?

"Well... call it if you want." I said.

"Great! I can finally call my name directly!"

Chi also cheered like a child.

I know that the reason why he appeared in the hospital was not accidental.Before Mom and Dad came to the United States, they found many friends who could be contacted, but in fact, not many were willing to help.For people who have never been to a foreign country, it is not easy to find a suitable hospital here and go through a bunch of check-in procedures. It will be very troublesome if there is no help from someone who is familiar with the local area.

And at this moment, Chiya Kirihara, who was always unreliable in everyone's mouth, who would only pull his hair furiously at the test papers with red crosses on it, agreed to help contact the hospital.

"Is this child really reliable?"

Mom started with this idea, and finally turned into "It's great to have Chiya" - not only Chiya, Chiya's parents also gave us a lot of help after hearing about this, regardless of mother No matter how I came to thank you, the other party said generously, "It is natural to help people in difficulties, let alone Akaya's classmates."

I think that most of my success in coming to the United States for treatment is due to Akaya and his parents.

Chi also took me all the way to the ward to arrange my luggage, and introduced me to the attending doctor and nurse.I was surprised to find that Akaya's English is really not what it used to be. Although there are still occasional misspellings, his growth still opened my eyes.

How hard did Chi work to get to this point?From a problem child who suffers from pink eye disease at every turn and gets mad when he encounters an English test, to a college student who is now living overseas...unconsciously, I feel admiration for him.

"Senior, please take care of me from today! If you have any difficulties, please tell me immediately, and I will definitely rush over to save you!"

I couldn't help but want to laugh out loud.

"You're calling me senior again."

"Oops!" Chi Ye slapped his head and said, "Sure enough, I'm used to shouting! I need to correct it... It's good news, not senior, good news, good news, good news..."

As if desperately trying to remember, he repeated my name several times, looking very cute with his hard work and seriousness.

"Please give me your advice here too... Akaya."

Hearing my words, Chi was stunned for some reason.Then his face turned a little red, and he smiled a little, I don't know why he was shy.

The weather outside the ward was fine.

My new life is about to start here, I think, I have a strong premonition——

everything will get better.

The year Akaya was about to become a sophomore in college was also my second year of hospitalization in the United States.

"Happy 19th Birthday!"

"Thank you."

Chi also brought many classmates to visit me in the hospital and brought me cakes and candles.It's a pity that mom and dad weren't there for the birthday.Because there are still jobs in China that I can't let go of, my parents stayed with me for a while and then returned to Japan.

On the one hand, I'm basically used to the hospital life here, on the other hand, they have to continue to work hard to raise medical expenses.Thinking of my parents working so hard for me, I have no complaints even if I can't spend a small birthday together.

After all, Chi is also by my side.

The classmates brought by Chi Ye were very enthusiastic. They not only sang birthday songs for me, but also blew up balloons and ribbons for me.Although I don't mind, but because it is in the hospital, too loud words will affect the patients in other wards, just when I want to remind everyone of this - Chiya yelled at them first.

"It's so noisy, it's so noisy, don't make any noise in front of patients!"

After speaking, everyone fell silent.Such a sensible Chi also surprised me. I always feel that he doesn’t seem like the kind of person who considers the people around him thoughtfully. In the past, Chi was always bluffing, capricious and impulsive... When did he start to change? So reliable?Maybe, everyone is growing up, but I am still in a daze.

After the students who celebrated the birthday went back, Chi also stayed to eat cake with me.

how are things?Feeling better?Can you remember the past?Chi also asks these questions every time he visits me.

I have to admit that I still have no recollection of what happened in the past, especially before the accident.Mom and Dad said they didn't want to force me to think about it, and even the doctor said it wasn't necessary because it was somehow scary or sad.What they want me to do is to stop forgetting this and forgetting that, at least remember everything in front of me, and return to a state similar to that of ordinary people.

"You, you probably won't forget about me too, will you?"

Chi also joked as I ate the cake.

He opened the English dictionary I put on the bedside and glanced at it casually.That is something that I have never left since I came to the United States. In order to communicate smoothly with doctors and nurses, I am also doing my part.

"I'm working hard." I said, "It's a little difficult to remember the past...but I will never forget about Akaya."

For a moment, Chi also showed a slightly happy expression.But he immediately turned his face away, deliberately not to let me see.

"Whatever happened in the past is fine. It's better to say that you can't remember it... What if you remember it and surpass me in the future?"

"Better than you?"

"You used to be a well-known top student in school. You are super hard on your studies. If you go back to the previous state and can recite English fluently, then why do you want me?"

"Is that so..."

I remember going to a cram school when I was in middle school.

"and……"

"what?"

"……nothing."

After hesitating for a moment, Chi also swallowed what he wanted to say.I looked at him strangely.

"Today is your birthday...it's actually another person's birthday." He looked at the dictionary and said, "I just think that if it's about that person, it's better not to remember it...although it's a bit sorry for him La."

"If Chi also thinks so, then it's better not to wake up." I thought for a while and replied.

He stared at me with wide eyes, then sighed helplessly.

"Senior is an idiot."

"why would you say so?"

"...I said don't think about it and you agreed, without even asking why."

Honestly, I'm at a loss.What should be recalled and what should not be recalled, I don't know.But there is one thing I understand very well, that is Chiya is very good to me, before and now, there is no more trustworthy person except him.

"I just need to remember what's in front of me," I said, "and what's to come."

The past is gone.The past... can only become the past.

"I will ask the same question again when you are 20 years old." Chi also said with a smile, "Don't play tricks then."

"...Does it mean that next year's birthday will also be celebrated for me?"

"Of course! It's my duty!"

Chi also patted his chest and promised.

I started eating cake again.The cream that melts in your mouth is sweet and sweet.

(To be continued)