Will the scar in my past be finally mended...?
Will I have enough faith in myself to relive my dream...?
Day after day, she would watch me play on the field. whether we're just playing catch or practicing some swings, I would find her smiling at the audiences seat, exhilarated with my performance.
I'd practice for her everyday. I kept going and going, and going. Those days soon became months, and turned into a fruitful year.
And at the day of my Entrance exam in Yokohama University, I stood tall with all confidence. I promised by myself and Otome that I redeem myself back.
"Good luck Ryuuto-kun!" They were cheering me as I board the train. Naru, Mai, and Aunt Akiko, all of them helped mold me to become a better person.
I didn't mind sharing tears that day, because today I conquered sadness...
I finally made myself happy...
The rest of my years was a goodbye, I found my dad, He is now working as a Enterpeuner in TIME magazine. I repay Aunt Akiko and Mai for their good deeds.
And I was married Otome for two years now...
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Today wasn't like any other day. I was drafted in the Japanese pro-baseball league. It all started when scouts came to Yokohama and offered me to play in the professionals. My wife and I talked about resuming my career, and we agreed in an instant.
But I never knew our plans would change quickly after that talk...
"I think I still got it Naru?" I showed her a couple of my swings.
"You never seem to lose your edge! That's why I love you!" She replied, pushing her wheelchair towards me.
Naru was diagnosed with an illness. In times like this, all we got was each other, so I planned on giving up the offer and stay with her.
Ever since that day, she felt blue. I don't want her to feel that way...
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"Go get them, Ryu!" Otome cheering me.
'I will, honey...!' The pressure was on!
Gregory, the store owner, wad in the second plate and Nakamura, a former player, was on third...
The batter hits it...!
I looked up the sky, finding where the ball went. I should be seeing it right now, yet all I can see is the scorching sun. I suddenly, I saw a glint of her smile, right before I catch it!
"We won!" Naru jumps out of her seat, celebrating a wonderful play!
The crowds went wild as a miracle occur. I could see how I brought happiness in their day, as our district won against the city's koshien team. I wiped my sweat and raised my fist, directing towards my wife.
"This is for you... I'll be okay now... Naru..."
It was my last game of the season, a wonderful farewell to the game I loved. Naru felt worse the following weeks and passed away. I was able to fulfill my promise to her, and I felt in peace.
I just need to keep moving forward and remember the good times...
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Koushien
Short StoryIs satisfaction a factor...? Ryuuto Sakurabi was an Interhigh baseball player that failed to bring his team to win the finals for some uncertain reasons. Soon after, he lost his will and determination, leading to the end of his career.
