45 years ago,
my host mother, who had taken care of me in California, came to visit with a friend, traveling from Osaka to Tokyo.
During that time, people from all over Japan—those who were students at the time, now middle-aged men and women—took turns accompanying them for nine days.
Though our appearances had changed, our hearts were instantly transported back to that day, and it was a truly wonderful time.
Due to my post-surgery condition, I could only accompany them during their time in Tokyo…
Before I knew it, so many years had passed since we last met. Time waits for no one, and it only seems to accelerate. I keep thinking that I must come back to see you soon...
I miss you so much.
