Realization
April 08, 2003
This night was an eye opener for him. It was his girlfriend’s first official day at work and they were to meet afterwards. They went for a tantalizing meal of yakisoba and okonomiyaki. If you don’t know what these two items are, don’t bother asking - it’s one of those food deals. They barely finished these two items but they ordered a side dish of salted fried squid - a delicacy to Japanese people, himself, and perhaps some iodine deficient killer whales. It was a meal fit for Shogunate rulers with a bad attitude.
With a full stomach of delectable food washed down with coke and oolong tea, they decided to end the day with a bit of romance. They hopped the local train and went to admire the cherry blossoms in full bloom. The river bank where they went was lined with possibly hundreds of cherry blossom trees and just as many people under them. Many of the trees had blue tarmac underneath with a gang of young adults, enjoying some premade food and beer. Some where couples holding hands, walking on the sidewalk and enjoying each other’s company. He and his other were of this type.
They spotted the castle some ways ahead. It was a three kilometer walk along the river from where they were if they wanted to see the castle and unfortunately, she had to work early in the morning. They decided to sit on a bench overlooking the river, surrounded by cherry blossoms to their left, right, and back. It was a tranquil evening
It was at this moment when he realized he was no longer the same person he thought he had been. He had, in his amazement, grown up and had a lot to be proud of. No longer someone without a care, he now has many strange things to look forward to. And although this new path will be filled with as much treachery as there is reward, he realized he wouldn’t be alone in travelling.
