COLDER.
The temperature dropped again. I put on two cardigans. It’s ridiculous, but at least I have impeccable layering skills. Trying to stay out of my own head.
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HALLOWEEN.
Walking to 7-11 for coffee. The streets were full of loud people in cheap costumes. Then I saw her. The girl from the river. We passed each other in the cold air. She smiled at me. Just a quick, small smile, but it felt like the first real thing I’ve seen in weeks. The grey broke for a second.
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BLESSING.
Minako reached out today. She’s engaged. She wanted to tell me and ask for my blessing for her future. I gave it, obviously. I have no ill will toward her, we’re distant friends. But hanging up the phone… the silence of my apartment just crushed me. She’s moving forward. I’m just here.