Bringing Joy To Others
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Bringing Joy to Others
Any wish you make will come true if you do so on a star in the sky.
Kai instantly recalled that such a dream tale existed. It was undoubtedly because of what the doctors who had just passed by earlier said: "Today we can see a meteor."
But even if I wish upon a star right now, Kai reasoned.
My heart, which had been hurting since I was a child, would not get better even if I wished upon a star right now.
Even if I wished on the stars right now, it wouldn't make me live longer. I still have one month.
mostly because the "Star People" follow the laws.
The term "Star Man" refers to someone who resides in the star nation.
It is one of the legends involving the individuals who gave rise to the adage that your wish will come true if you make a wish on a shooting star.
Wishing on a shooting star is the same as really wishing on one.
They are the ones who carry out the wishes of those flung from the earth since they live in the sky.
But if you ask me, they can do whatever I like. Clearly, there are restrictions.
like making your body immortal or raising the dead.
Such dire requests do not get through to them. Because star people adhere to this rule.
Kai silently selects a book about star individuals from the hospital room's bookcases.
"...I'm hoping to see stars"
I'm hoping to see it. After saying this, Kai returned to bed.
Kai sat in his hospital bed that night and gazed up at the sky through the window.
There weren't many structures in the area, so the stars drifting in the sky were easily seen. The only thing left to do is wait for the asteroid.
"..."
A short period of time passed as I raised my gaze to the sky.
The next. Just one more to go. Shining stars move faster and faster across the night sky.
Kai excitedly counted the meteors at first, but the prediction of their number was incorrect.
Add one more.
One of the brilliant lights flashed and moved toward Kai, seemed riveted to his sight.
……one.
"Huh! A meteor, Ryu!"
The light that fell from the sky flew into the room as soon as Kai said that and quickly walked away from the window.
Even though the window wasn't open, Kai had a gut feeling that something jumped in.
When that ''something'' finally fluttered in, Kai looked to the center of the room and saw a lovely young woman.
“…………”
a young woman who is motionless and has her eyes closed.
The eyes slowly opened, and Kai was struck by a deep indigo hue reminiscent of the night sky.
Her blue-lined white garment extended out from her porcelain-white skin. The barefoot girl appeared to be sporting a dim light because she had no shoes on.
Thought it was an optical illusion, Kai massaged his eyes several times, but the female in front of him didn't vanish.
The question "Who are you?"
When he eventually posed a question, the girl grinned.
"Iska is my name. It will be simple to grasp if I just say "star person." I'm right here to fulfill your wish.
"…………?"
Isuka, the girl, boldly puffed out her chest in Kai's direction, who tensed up.
"Fufu, were you taken aback? You must be astonished because I also anticipated that response! Oh, I have my first job today. That is the reason.
"yes?"
"I can see why you're perplexed. To be really honest, I also considered what I would do if the first person I was in charge of was a very threatening individual. I'm confident enough to perform my duties.
Oh, that.
Oh, you're right. I'm not interested in this story. Tell me, then, what do you want.
"I, I... haven't made any wishes."
"Huh?"
Isca grew harder.
And when she tilted her head in quiet with a frozen expression, she started to remark things like "Huh?" or "Wait a minute?"
Kai questioned whether she was truly from the stars as he watched.
The wrong location! You don't have any wishes, huh? But didn't you call a celestial being?
"Eh, ah, and yes"
To be honest, having her there was pointless, but Kai, propelled by Isuka's energy, nodded as he was instructed.
What ought should I do? Without a wish, I am unable to ascend again.
What's going on, eh?
There is an emergency. You see, when we fulfill the wants of those on earth, we celestial beings are happy. I use my emotions and joy as energy to live my life.Like petrol, that is! Do you comprehend?
Indeed, I do.
Isuka grinned and remarked,
In essence, we require that happiness in order to fly, both in the air and on the ground, as well as from one place to another. however, this time. You must gather as much joy as you can while on earth if you're going there to fulfill a wish because once you start, you can't stop till you finish.
"Isn't this a one-way ticket? Fuel will be purchased locally, or something like that, for the return trip.
At Kai's remarks, Isuka nodded and raised her head once again.
"...Can I wish for anything?"
"Huh? In essence, there are no limitations. Only "what you wish from the bottom of your heart" will, however, be reflected as a wish as a fundamental requirement. It's bad to participate in life, too.
"What I wished with all of my heart,"
Does that imply that a spontaneous wish has no purpose? While looking at Isuka, Kai nodded.
"I won't live very long,"
Isuka's eyes sprang open.
Not too long, huh?
"I have no idea how it is for celestial beings, but it's probably true. I still have a month to live. So please, I ask you.
"Would you mind being my companion until my death?"
#
Since Kai wished Isuka a happy birthday, a week had passed.
Isuka was the one who informed Kai about the Sky Country.
Following the cloud layer, there is a country of the sky, the earth looks like the ground, and trees are thriving there. People build typical homes and live typical lives. Even so, everyone who lives there is an alien.
Isuka also took Kai, who then went outside and continued on.
It had been a while since Kai had seen the outside world because he had spent his entire life confined to his hospital room. Everything is new, including the grasslands, streets, and highways that cross rivers. It appeared to be gleaming.
Kai has never before carried out such an action.
Isuka asked Kai one day.
How was your time spent with your parents and other relatives?
It's okay, Kai muttered as his expression darkened.
"No one in my family cares about me," I said.
"…………Oh"
Iska's voice altered to seem more concerned. but,
"Then Kai will be mine alone," I said.
"Hm?"
Isuka smiled softly as she took Kai's hand.
I'll use up the remainder of Kai's time. Nobody else is getting it from me. Even if they ask, I won't give it to them.
"Isuka..."
At Isuka, Kai returns her gaze.
"---Yeah. Isuka will have my undivided attention.
A period this joyful and tranquil persisted.
No matter how many words you speak, your fate is already sealed. They were aware that it was all a diversion.
But everyone probably agrees that when I first saw the two of them, it was like that.
They smiled and were joyful all the time.
But those good days don't endure forever.
Kai's health didn't improve despite the life expectancy he had been given.
Kai's activities were finally restricted, and he was once more confined to the hospital room.
“Kai.
“…………”
"Oh, well, if you ever miss being outside, just let me know. Things that make you think of the outdoors are what I'll keep collecting.
“…………”
Hello, Kai. What would you like to discuss today?
“…………――”
Kai's mouth only lets air out.
In order to hear Kai's comments clearly, Isuka leaned over the bed.
"Tell me about your country," I said.
After acknowledging Kai's remarks, Isuka continued to chat about the sky.
She said as much as she could recall.
Fun was had. It was challenging.
Even celebrities have schools with lengthier lifespans than others.
Iska continues to share.
assuming the Kai in front of me is content.
"Hey...Isuka..."
"Kai, what?"
Kai's arm was out and shaking as Isuka wrapped it gently and grinned.
"-Isuka, you can return to the sky at this point...?"
"…………yes"
I want you to stay with me till I pass away.
Isuka's wish from Kai.
Isuka didn't receive it as a genuine wish, though.
……Isuka told a fib.
Kai made a wish for me and told me I could fly back to the sky, but I lied to him. I was unable to be honest with you.
Isuka stayed close to Kai.
To him, who is deteriorating considerably more quickly than the doctor's assessment.
Isuka had been by his side the entire time.
the following day. Kai was on the verge of exhausting his physical capacity and was about to die.
based on what everyone can tell.
Isuka had continued to cuddle up next to him. Isuka was speaking and posing queries today.
I'm not sure how long Isuka spoke in this manner.
Even though it has only been a few days, it already seems like a very long time.
Hello, Kai. Do you need me to do anything for you specifically? Bring some flowers or make a store purchase. Or, may I speak to you like I normally do? Everything is okay. the exterior environment. I'll come over and fill you in on what Kai requested.
"..."
In the hospital room, just Isuka's voice is audible.
Why don't I read you something if you get bored with my story? Stars must rehearse in order to grant the wishes of young children because they have a large audience.
“…………”
"Ah. Now that I think about it, I read a book about space travelers in secret the other day as Kai slept. Most of those are made-up tales. The stars' inhabitants are gods, yet we all have families and aren't at all like God, you know? Kai, don't be deceived by that book! This is the truth of what I'm saying.
“…………――”
"Oh!"
Isuka unintentionally stood up as a result of Kai's air spill.
Isuka listened attentively to Kai's words despite the chair rattling.
"What? Inform me, Kai. Anything, I'll tell you.
"……E,"
Yes, indeed. I can definitely hear you.
For the first time in a few days, Kai's voice could be heard.
"I have you stay," I'm extremely, extremely happy, um...
Isuka clung to Kai's arm in a desperate attempt to lift it.
"Yeah... When I was with Kai, I also had a ton of fun and felt incredibly happy.
「――……」
Kai beams.
Isuka exhaled.
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Say, "Go, grant, give me something."
Don't declare the end! I can make it happen. I'll make it happen.
"..."
Shining tears from Isuka fell upon Kai's clutched arm.
When I first met Isuka, a meteor was pouring over the night sky, and it was just as stunning. This meteor never stopped flowing.
I desire to see a joyful dream.
A pleasant dream?
Kai nodded as his lifeless eyes fixed on Isuka.
She struggled to speak, but no sound could be heard from her shaking lips.
I recognize the frantic effort you are making to express yourself.
"Please tell me. Kai's desire. Last desire, Kai's thoughts.... Tell me the truth.
"---, ----"
Isuka closed her eyes, and Kai's cheeks got wet from the tears that eventually came out.
Isuka grinned as she took a slight step away from Kai.
"I can make it happen. Kai's desire.
Iska was engulfed in light as if that were a signal. Isuka then wrapped her arms around Kai's body as though to share that light with him.
"Kai. Have a pleasant dream, please.
"--......thank you"
Kai murmured, and then the light in the hospital room went out.
――And whatever was remained in the hospital room was blissfully and joyfully sleeping. Kai was the lone boy present.#
Kai found a place to sleep on land owned by the hospital as the warm weather persisted and the plants continued to bloom.
Kai, who is not well-liked by his family, has no visitors, yet the neighborhood occasionally utters sympathetic mutterings.
But rumor has it that someone occasionally witnesses it.
A young woman is motionless and wearing a white one-piece outfit with blue patterns. She is seen in the grave's front yard.
"Hey. Kai. I was able to get back into the sky because of Kai. I'm grateful. Thanks to Kai for making me happy.
Isuka, the girl, said.
"The joy Kai brought me was my very first joy. Unintentionally, I land on a person who hasn't sent out a wish.
Isuka caressed the tombstone marker while gently cleaning away the dirt, her azure eyes reflecting the surroundings like the night sky.
I want to talk to Kai about something today before I return to the sky because I won't be able to see him again.No, perhaps we can meet.But I'm not sure exactly when.Either the immediate future or the far future could apply.So..."
I'd like to thank you and say farewell.
Isuka mumbled as she was caressed by a warm wind. Iska looked down and lifted her face, placing it on the headstone of his grave.
"I'm grateful.... Since I met Kai, I've undergone some shift. To be really honest, I believed that my greatest happiness came from fulfilling wishes. Everyone was giving people's wishes as they pleased. You must be the happiest, I'm sure.
However, it was somewhat different. Kai helped me to understand that even if my desire is not granted, I can still be happy. Instead of bringing Kai joy, I found myself experiencing it. It's amusing. I... I wished to bring you joy.
He was too blunt about how short his life was, and unlike in his youth, he appeared a little dejected. Isuka couldn't help but wonder whether he had any genuine wishes for the youngster who had never wished to prolong his life when he said he had none.
I never say anything about having hope for life. However, I want to at least bring this guy joy.
You expressed the hope, "I want to have a happy dream," at the end of your life. I wonder whether that was a 'pleasant dream' for me.
I just heard Kai's statements at the very end.
I want to daydream about our days together.
"Do you think I succeeded in making you happy? "
Kai wished Isuka well. He made a dream wish for joy. I long for the times when I was only Isuka's roommate for a little over a month.
The girl was in tears.
on the hospital's property, in a deserted cemetery. She was crying while squatting.
To the individual who made her happy, I want to extend my sincere gratitude.
I ask God to at least partially fill the empty boy.
A girl was sobbing.
She then started crying again, big tears this time that sparkled like shooting stars.
Without anyone catching them, the girl's tears dropped to the ground.
The girl eventually vanished after a while.
Once more, silence falls over the deserted cemetery.
I turned the pages of a book that had been left in the boy's graveyard while a soft breeze gently blew.
It is called Star Person.
They fulfill people's desires.
However, one of them—a girl by the name of Isuka—who has the power to grant wishes—learned from a boy that happiness is more than just making wishes for the future.
It's crucial to remember that right now is sometimes.
then another location.
Through the sky, a shooting star moved.
End
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