Flight

Goodbye.

It's early in the morning, and I'm sitting at the window seat on this packed plane back to Japan from visiting my gramps in America. I was alone, with no one travelling alongside me. It sucked. Growing up and the people closest to you splitting apart. It would be great seeing them again, but I guess I have no choice but to live life the way I have these past years.

Now that it comes to mind... did I ever really say 'goodbye'? To any of them?...
I tilted my hat down, grunting, attempting to ignore the thoughts in my head.
But, all we managed to exchange was a silly 'See you very soon.'
Could I be that foolish? To allow all this to happen? To allow us to part so easily?
It hurt being something. Yet, it was much worse being nothing at all.
I should have known nothing ever lasts, especially the people closest to you.

I sighed.

That day, I should've been the one to step in and protect him. But I didn't.
Good grief, why can't I let go of this... That day will haunt me forever for the mistakes I made. I rested my head beside the window, looking out upon the golden painted clouds. The sky can look so pretty sometimes, can't it? I scanned the entire horizon, trying to create images with the clouds. No hope, everything was blurry and merging together. Maybe I need glasses.

Without my notice, a drop of water fell on my lap. A tear it seemed. I'm crying? I violently wiped the tears off my cheek and scrubbed my trousers with my sleeve.
I crossed my arms, looking down.
A small voice called out to me.
"Excuse me, sir, is everything alright?"
A young boy, same uniform as... him and very short. He sat in the aisle seat in the same row as me.
"I'm fine." I replied with a lie. The boy didn't seem pleased with my response. He furrowed his brows.
"Sir, you were crying... is there anything I can do to help or cheer you up even?"

This... this kid seemed so genuine and kind. He doesn't even know me, yet he's willing to help me? That sounds just like...
"No, really. I'll be okay. I appreciate the offer, though." I forced a small smile on my cheeks.
He looked down in defeat but understood my words.
"I see, I wish you well, sir."
I nodded back to him, showing my teeth slightly as I smiled. I hope no one ever hurts that kid. People who worry about others but themselves deserve the best...
Unfortunately, that gets occasionally taken away. The good in this world gets thrown out.

I clutched my jacket, pulling it closer to my body, and I shut my eyes. That uniform he had... it was exactly like his. I would have never thought that I would see that same shade of green once again. The more I think of it, what if he's a stand user? Would it be too rude to ask? I wonder what his ability could be if he had a stand. What if it were similar to his?... That small interaction with that boy makes me want to get to know him more. Maybe I would get along with him. Should I ask for his name?

"Uh... Sir? May I ask your name?" I hesitantly asked.
"Me? Koichi Hirose, and yours?"
My eyes widened a little... K...
"I'm Jotaro Kujo. Nice to meet you, Koichi."
I paused.
"I wanted to thank you for asking me if I were okay. Really, I appreciate it, Koichi."
"It's nothing! No need to thank me. You just looked a little sad, so it was natural for me to ask."
I smiled at his sweet words. In a world like this one, he's a rare type of person to find these days... I'm glad I stumbled upon him.

My heart suddenly thumped faster as I looked out once more into the aureate sky. The sight of a boy who looked just like you. Who... was you.

Kakyoin Noriaki...

You wave at me, and once more, my tears come flooding down the side of my cheek. I place my hand on the window,
"Kakyoin..." My voice soft and quiet.
You smiled at me and then went away. Just like that, you left.
My heart sunk.
The clouds washed you away, and you left me.
Nori... why did you have to go so quickly? It was too soon for you to leave, Nori.
I wiped my tears carefully with the bottom of my palm. I saw you again, thank you, Kakyoin, for visiting me.

I hope I'll see you again soon...