Rainbow Friends (Everyday stories)

7. Orange is happy again

Warning: Suicide attempt

Leo paced the lab. He had one question on his mind. Meanwhile, Red was working on another invention.

Leo: Hi Re...What? Who are you? A man with red hair buoyed where Red usually worked. He turned in his direction.

Red: Hi, Leo. How are you?

Leo: Wow, how did you do that?

Red: This is my new invention. It was originally supposed to be a laser, but it so happened that pollen from a fern flower got on it and it changed its function. I modernized it and now I can add different body parts.

Leo: All of them?

Red: Yes. From hair to tail.

Leo: You can add an extra brain to think twice as much

Red: That's an idea. I'll try it later. So, what did you want?

Leo: Here's the problem. On my way out, I saw Orange sitting on a bench. He looked sad and didn't go to have fun with the others.

Red: It looks like he and Yellow have switched roles. Except they don't argue or insult each other.Leo: But something has to be done. Do you know what he liked?

Red: He used to love food, but lately he's not interested in it at all.

Leo: Did he have any hobbies?

Red: No, he just did whatever he wanted.

Leo: Maybe you could offer him a walk and a talk. I know you're a good conversationalist and you can find out what he needs to know.

Leo: As an option. Then I'm off.

Red: I hope you can bring us back the old Orange.

Orange stood on the bridge and looked into the water. He felt depressed again. At this time, Leo approached him.

Leo: Are you okay?

Orange: Y-yeah, I think so.

Leo: Hmm I see something else. You're upset.

Orange: Maybe a little...

Leo: I haven't seen you cheerful in a long time.

Orange: I just... I don't know... I'm still sorry for what I did to Yellow.

Leo: Don't dwell on it. He's forgiven you for everything.

Orange: Yeah, but... I don't feel comfortable. I don't feel like doing anything. Every time I see Yellow, I remember what I did. This feeling destroys me from the inside. I'd like to fix the past, but... it can't be changed.

Leo: However, you can change the future. You just have to find something that makes you feel better.

Orange: I'm not interested in anything anymore... I've lost interest in doing anything.

Leo: Maybe something you used to like?

Orange: Food has lost its taste for me.

Leo: Maybe creativity, like painting?

Orange: Long and boring.

Leo: Sports?

Orange: Not interested, and it's hard. My figure is very thin.

Leo: You're a pretty good runner.

Orange: It comes naturally to me.

Leo: Collecting?

Orange: It's boring.

Leo: Movies, TV shows, animation?

Orange: I've tried them. The jokes are not funny, and the sad moments are too cruel for me.