dear self | soukoku

5 | gone?

Dear Self,

The plan to talk to Chuuya didn't work out well.

I went to his apartment and knocked on his door but no answer.

After about 15 knocks, I realized the door was unlocked.

As I walked inside, I looked around. His place was filthy.

Trash everywhere, dirty clothes on the floor, the smell of a dumpster.

Back when I was working with Chuuya, he was never a slob. And I mean never. This couldn't be Chuuya's apartment.

Something was wrong.

I searched the whole apartment. He was nowhere to be seen.

I went to the coffee shop he worked at and asked the cashier if she knew his whereabouts.

"Sorry, I'm not sure where he would be."

"Oh, alright then." I said, heading toward the door.

"He didn't come yesterday. If...that helps." I heard the female worker say before I reached the door.

My heart dropped.

"He didn't?"

"No, I figured he was sick or something." She said.

"Thank you!" I said, running out of the shop.

I spent the rest of the day looking for him but no luck.

Chuuya where are you?

Sincerely,
Worried Dazai