Short Story (Cerpen)

My Sou Release

Category: Japanese Cerps

Title: Release My Soul

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Perhaps from a lot of friendship stories. No one can sacrifice a soul just for a friend and be able to bear the risk.

Our friendship started when we were sitting on a kindergarten bench. None of us ever split up, we were always together and solving problems together. Until now we arrived at high school with a carefree not forgetting we celebrated our graduation from the entrance test of High School, while sitting in the park. My name is Hikari and my four true friends are Hano, Riuky, Ciaki and Aoyama. We all choose the same High School but the classes we get are not the same.

After school, Aoyama and I went home together, because the others were different directions so we split up at the school gate. The nervousness and shame were so real in my heart, the longer it felt the more vibrating it felt. Maybe Aoyama didn't know. Hopefully not

'Hmm... Aoyama, do you remember what the rules of friendship are?'

'don't like each other right, must remain friends forever'

'If anyone violates?'

'it will be spoken of carefully'

'…'

As usual I went back home to see a house that was so quiet, since childhood I was raised by my aunt because both my parents had died. Now he's in a very distant place in Australia but don't forget to send money and newspapers to me but still don't change anything.

The next day Riuky took me out shopping after school. So much is bought because preparation for winter does have to shop a lot. Eating ice with one glass 2 straws, as well as eating 1 plate for two, both, not because our money ran out or was willing to save but me and riuky were always so unwilling to eat or drink apart. While taking off all the tired play in the park and enjoy the view of Mount Fujiyama, because not yet spring sakura we can not see, but with a view like this we are happy. The night began to say hello it was time to go home and unwind all day outside the house while doing pr and thinking of fun things the next day.

Dawn began to dawn, did not forget to bring breakfast at school, did not have time to eat it. The sports lesson begins. Each chose his own partner because I was in class with ciaki I paired with him, this time practicing kicking the ball, because I could not ciaki teach me patiently even though a little joking but I was happy. Ciaki passed the ball and then I kicked it while closing my eyes somewhere my kick with shock kick even hit the master teacher. The bathroom was ready to be cleaned by me and Ciaki, well. When I cleaned the bathroom wall that had become brownish-yellow suddenly water came wetting my clothes, it turned out that the water came from a hose sprayed by ciaki, I was so upset that I was holding back the cold water. Ciaki can't bear to see me being cold. He took off his shirt and gave it to me, smiling as he gave his shirt away. I am happy to have friends as good as them.

The doorbell rang, the rain came, the children were running around looking for shelter. I couldn't go home because I didn't have an umbrella. Ugh... Why didn't I bring an umbrella?, I said in my heart. Suddenly someone was paddling me from behind and saying

'let me drive you home.'

'(look back) hmm... You? the kid who always sits in the back, huh?'

'…'

We started walking towards my house. I asked

'hmm... Your name…?'

'Rye'

'hmm... Which way is your house here?'

'…'

I was a little cautious for fear that he might be upset by my unimportant question.

'My house is here, thank you for driving me'

'yeah..'

Actually my house is still far away, because I don't want to bother it. Ehh.. He's back…

His name is Rye yes.Silent people do not talk much, always sit behind, rarely get together, always look at the window. I was so detailed to pay attention to him, because like a person who does not have friends I feel sorry. But.. after he dropped me off yesterday It felt like the thought disappeared, I thought he was a cold, ignorant, and rude person turned out not to be.

Winter has arrived. It's time for my aunt to come home, hihi happy :D. While waiting for news from my aunt I have tidied up and arranged the house to welcome my aunt's return from Australia. tluullullut. Then I lift up

'(lifting phone) Halo aunty?'

'Hello honey... How are you there?'

'well bi, auntie herself?'

'well, auntie's on her way home, you're ready ya'

'(smile) yeah. bi I'm ready'

'okay'

'yeah..aunty see you at home'

'yeah…'

'(closing the phone)'

Hihi.. glad my aunt came home, indeed four years once my aunt came home, and coincidentally on this day. Shortly after the phone rang, looking at the clock turned out to be 7 pm I picked up the phone.

'hello?'

'Hikari.!''s chat…!'

'Riuky!? what's calling me?'

'I want to take you to the playground, okay? are there others too?'

'sorry riuky, but I can't.'

'why?'

'my aunt's coming home soon, I'd love to meet, sorry'

'hmm. okay no problem, yes I want to leave, bye.. greetings to your aunt yes'

'emmmpp'

Tut. tut... tut. (Down-off phone sounds).

I feel bad about them, who are usually together now and I can't. Fyuuuhhh. The sound of footsteps coming towards my house, I guessed it was aunt, then I ran happily towards the front door. Accidentally, I broke a photo of me and my four best friends, and I was shocked. My aunt went inside the house and asked

'What's hikai?'

'(i was silent for a moment) I don't know aunt. I feel bad'

Instantly my heart went bad, then my aunt told me to rest because it was late at night. I have not calmed down since that incident. I didn't sleep last night.

The next day, I got word that the bus my four best friends were on had an accident and caused the corbarians.8 people were killed and others injured. Then my four best friends including the 8 people. All the disciples looked at me like they were looking at someone who knew the tragedy. This heartache is like being hit hard. After hearing the news I did not dare to see any memories of my best friend. They are all the most beautiful in my life. For two days I was just in the room, my aunt was so worried that she called the doctor to check my health, it turned out that I was depressed, so I was advised to forget the past, so I was advised to forget the past, take a lot of breaks and do things that can forget the past.

I was still devastated by the incident, if only they could come back to life again, not a second I wasted with them. In many ways I went looking for anything related to astral things. I kept looking, I read books at the museum, until I approached the fortune tellers, anything that could bring them back, until I finally found a book. This book says ????. I don't know what the book is I don't understand, but the psychics say they have to find this book. I gave this book to the psychics. He also asked

'are you really going to do this?'

'(without hesitation I replied) Yes!'

'If you take the risk?'

'whatever the risk I'll bear'

'the risk is so heavy. Their souls will be exchanged for yours'

'what? I don't understand'

'your friends will come back to life, but your soul will take their place'

'can't I live for a while to say goodbye?'

'there, his life time is only 2 months, but as long as you live your friends won't remember you'

With tears in my eyes, and pain but I have to do it.

'yes. okay. I accept'

The psychic began reciting the mantra from the book, As soon as I felt it drifting and like I did not feel the earth.

I started my day back at school, I was happy to meet Ciaki playing ball, I said hello

'Ciaki spirit!'

'who?'

I was so shocked, Ciaki didn't know me. I also ran towards the class. I met Hano, I smiled at him, but he didn't reply at all, just looked straight at the road. I ran to the bathroom because I couldn't hold back my tears. I met Riuky in front of the bathroom entrance, there was no response at all and a word was said as usual. I also looked at the mirror, which was just my reflection. I was crying too. I just realized that they don't remember me not even knowing me. I smiled and wiped away the tears. Only one I remember, I'LL BE HAPPY WHEN YOU'RE HAPPY. The doorbell rang, as usual I was studying normally in class. While paying attention to Ciaki and Aoyama, because they happened to be my classmate, the longing to hug them felt heavy. I have to hold on

Every day, every week I always see them together, as if my position has now disappeared. Always my tears dripping, sad it feels, I can not be together anymore, even though I have 1 month left. It's better to just die. I'm upset!. My aunt went back to Australia. Another month of spring approaching, I can't wait to enjoy the day. Rest arrived I sat alone in the classroom, while eating food. My normally cheerful face had now turned quiet and cold. After school I followed Aoyama away, and I wanted to tell her something. Slowly from behind I followed, but eventually got caught by him. She said

'Why follow me?'

'(shocked) hmmm. I'm sorry I wanted to say something, may'

'(terseyum) if you want to say just say it'

'Do you know me?'

'a strange question. Yes obviously I know you. You're my classmate, your name is Kyotosano right?'

It's true that he doesn't know me.

'have you ever had a girlfriend?'

'hmmm, yes there is one, I am very close to him'

'who? (With a little confidence)'

'Riuky, he's in 2nd grade C, since I was a kid I played with him'

'Yes, it's so pretty, I've taken it like a sister myself'

'oh so. My house has arrived, thank you for coming home with me'

'yes. (waving hands)'

Sad, sad, very sad, my heart hurts. Wanting to scream thrashing is not strong enough to withstand the reality that exists. Must how? How I left them with a calm heart. Because I can't hold back my tears from falling so hard. I looked up at the sky, and said, When will that day come? when is it all over? I'm tired of holding it. The sky was so dark the cold greeted me that it was not strong enough to withstand the cold, the sound of the school bell ringing time to go home. As usual I was alone again, suddenly someone put his scarf around my neck, so I was shocked and I looked back.

'Rye?'

'(smiling)'

'(i blushed and shocked) ehhh... ahhh.... ehhhh... That time I saw you smile?'

'yes. when you see you feel like doing something'

'uh…? why so?'

'You why? since a month ago look moody and now you're away from your friends? having quarrel?'

'No'

'then?'

'i just. (hamper crying)'

'your eyes are glazed? you want to cry?'

'(tears falling) a..ku. can not tell (run away)'

'(shouting) Wait!'

I can't tell you, I can't, I can't. Who knows only me.

Because yesterday he always asked, I was a little bit away from him. I don't want Rye to find out. The first lesson of the practice of making soap is finished. Because of my dirty hands due to practice, I immediately went to the toilet, before going to the toilet I met Aoyama. He patted my shoulder and said

'haha..your hands are dirty, here I clean (pick out a handkerchief)'

'thank you'

'(did hikari's hand)'

'(submitting to tears)'

'you crying?'

Not strong enough to resist the longing, I hugged her while crying and said

'I'm glad you're back. I thought I was gonna lose you guys (sobbing)'

'What does that mean? (in a soft voice)'

'(releasing hugs, and removing tears) Going home from school, I'll explain. (running away from aoyama)'

'heeyyy.. Wait!'

My heart is a little relieved, I hope he believes in me.

The doorbell rang, I ran quickly towards the gate, Waiting for Aoyamna. Aoyama finally showed up. We went home together. On the way I was so scared to say this. She said

'What did you want to say?'

'(down) I. I'm afraid you don't believe!'

'(sighs) Just say it'

'(shaking)'

I thought it would be as easy as I imagined, it turned out to be very heavy. I just wanted to scream and say why I was so stupid.

'(someone said from behind) He has exchanged his soul for the soul of you and your friends.'

'(Shock, looking back) Rye.. !!! You know where it's from!?'

'The grandfathers you call psychics are my uncles. He told me about it. You used a book ???? which means soul, to restore the soul of your friends right? but unfortunately the book asks for its reward, the soul of a girl who is under the age of 17 years. And you qualify it.'

'I don't understand what you're saying? (Aoyama's astonished)'

'(i explained) Winter 2 months ago, on Monday. You, Riuky, Hano, and Ciaki go for a walk to the playground. Riuky asked me but I couldn't. Then the next day I got word that you guys were dead…'

'What! no way! (it's a wonder of disbelief) We haven't made any plans to leave at all!'

'I got word that the bus you were riding on had a terrible accident. Eight people were killed and others injured. You used to be my best friends, but because I couldn't accept you guys going. I am willing to lose my soul and be wiped from your memory, to see you happy again. And I have 5 days to see you (smiling with tears) And that day coincides with the spring you are waiting for.'

'Why? Why did you do it?!'

'you realized?'

'if you look at me, I feel like I'm with someone very close. I can't let you, like being with a friend. I always felt weird in my dreams seeing the accident you said just now'

'(Rye sighed and said) It's 5 more days yes (then left the conversation)'

'(I wipe away the tears and smile) If it's time for me to disappear, I want you and your friends to accompany me, when I disappear that's when forever I'll be lost in your memories.'

'(close to me and call me) I hope in those 5 days we're always together'

'(tears drop) Yes. (smiles)'

As the day goes on, Aoyama and I are often together, working on pr together, and more surprisingly, the quiet Rye is now friends with both of us. I'm glad to be so happy, even though this happiness is for a while, I will not forget it and will not regret it.

On the third day, I asked Aoyama to persuade her friend to take me and Rye to the spring celebration. Because I have 2 days left, I fill it with smiles and happiness so that when they lose me, they understand that I am happy.

The spring celebration began, Aoyama managed to persuade her friends to take me along. I'm glad to be so happy, it's when I disappeared. For a moment my body was vague. Rye said

'Kyotosano? your body?'

'yes. soon the height of the celebration, go I follow'

'no!!! we should meet aoyama and the others together'

'Can't, I'm so weak, hurry up.'

Meanwhile Aoyama and the others are waiting for me and Rye. With worried faces Aoyama and the others picked me up. I was laid under a cherry tree. My body gradually bleached, weakened. Rye said

'Kyotosano, be strong!!! I'll stay by your side.'

'(i smiled and said) Thank you Rye'

The sound of so many footsteps approaching. Aoyama and friends.

'(Aoyama was shocked) What happened?'

'(smile) Thank you aoyama, thank you guys I'm happy'

'(Rye carried me) We took him to my uncle. I hope it works'

The longer my body whitens, and weakens. Running with me, and when my body suddenly lightened, Rye turned to me and said.

'Where are you Hikari?'

'(Aoyama's shocked) Hikari? there aren't?'

'(Ciaki said) Maybe he was left behind in the sakura garden?'

I was in front of them! they didn't notice me? I haven't disappeared but they can't see me. I saw riuky shed tears without realizing it. They also ran through me to the sakura park. They're calling my name. As the peak of the festivities drew near, I sobbed, watching the cherry blossoms falling one by one past me and seeing them crying out my name. I remember when they were with me. We were so happy, none of us separated. But now different, we are separated forever.they will forget me and I will be erased from their memories.

'Hikari!!!'

'Hikarriy!!'

'Let's not hide! (crying)'

The peak time of the celebration began, and the time for me to also leave for good.

'Guys, even if you can't see and hear me, I want to say something. Don't ever remember this time again…'

Sakura was falling, my body was following the direction the sakura was flying. Even though they can't see me but I'm happy that at the end of my life I can see them. I haven't heard them call me hikari in a long time. I heard it for a while but I was happy.

'(Aoyama yells) A. a. a. a. a…!!!'

Good bye all.

As my name Hikari means light, must go with light also hehe. I was happy, born to bear this destiny.

**all novels about Japan are the same korea inspiration from temen I you know who hehehe

I'm the same as him.Like umbar personal problems

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