The Return Of The Artist
Chapter 7

*avat! I didn't bring this umbrella!*

I checked my bag. Who knows, I'll bring an umbrella or a raincoat. Apparently not at all. I don't want to be a bimbel. Brother Vilo and Brother Yuna told me to stay here until the rain stopped.

It's been seven minutes. The rain did not stop. The sky's dark, I'm confused here or something. Then suddenly someone patted me on the shoulder, I looked back..

"Kenzo?!"

I'm appalled. Kenzo came to pick me up. He knows that I don't carry an umbrella and don't become a dumbbell.

"You should call me stupid!"

"christ! how do I know it's going to rain gini! anyway how do you know I stopped by here?"

"Just a hunch. Come home! the sky's getting darker later"

I nodded and arranged the things. Kenzo and I went home and I didn't forget to say thank you for Vilo and Yuna.

In the midst of heavy rain, Moments like this remind me of the first time playing rain.

City view with heavy rain. Makes me remember the past...

I'm in twelfth grade High School soon. I still don't know, what path of life I ended up choosing. Although I'm sure I'll be an artist...

"Male? Why?"

"that's soon we'll be third grade High School... I'm still confused about the way my life will go."

"Hem.. Didn't you specify it?"

"yes.. But I was afraid that I would not be able to solve the obstacles of the life path I chose!"

"Hey.. Do not be afraid of any obstacles! Obstacles are what make us confident and able! Are you aware of Aria? Many people are overconfident that the obstacles to his life will be smooth and he can solve them without any help at all. But it turns out that it is just nonsense, the obstacles of his life are like a monopoly game that always stops in every block and always rotates around at that point. Because he felt too much burden and stress, finally he ended his life on the path of life he chose."

I was stunned to hear an explanation from Kenzo. What Kenzo said can be a motivation for me. Good in Happiness, Pleasure, Love. Kenzo who always supported me by talking like that, can make my spirit smolder.

I smiled at Kenzo..

"Thank you. My life is my own. Think of obstacles as payment for living a comfortable life."

"Right, like that! Fight, I'll push you forward from behind!"

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Two years passed. I'm in college now. I studied art and always got the highest grades in class. What a fun life..

The class I took was over. Today is Kenzo's birthday. I plan to celebrate in a cafe.

"Male! Wait a long time?"

"not really. Come on!"

We both walked to the cafe and told stories. When we got there, we both picked a table that was close to the window.

We ordered some cake and did not forget our favorite drink.

"Happy birthday to Kenzo! May you live long!"

I'm giving a gift to Kenzo.

"Thank you Aria! I must be guarding the card!"

"hey hey, don't think so."

We joked and enjoyed the celebration. Somehow my heart was so anxious and afraid. Like I've seen scenes like this. As if.. I shouldn't have come here!

"Male.. Hey Aria!"

"Eh? What's up?"

"you daydream again. Is there a problem?"

"none. Let's make Kenzo's wish. The star of his plea goes."

"yes yes. I just wish that we could always be together and you could be happy with someone else"

I was so surprised to hear Kenzo's plea!

"Whatchu mean? happy with someone else?"

"yes. We're all grown up. At this age, people already have someone. I don't really care about the world of romance, which is why I want to see you happy together with the person you like"

"HAHHAHA WHERE THERE'S WEIRD!"

Happy with others. Those words are a little bit stabbing huh.. The person I like is you.

Kenzo and I chatted at length while smiling and laughing. But it didn't last long..

'KYAA!!!

'PLEASE

'GET OUT OF HERE!'

Everyone is running around here and there. I panicked and thought about what was happening! Amidst the panic of the people, my head suddenly dizzy and fell down.

Bruk!

"Male?! are you okay?!"

"ukh! L'm..I'm fine"

*I'm sure! All of this is so familiar! I've seen this before!*

When my head was dizzy, Kenzo pulled my body into his arms..

I was surprised, but I realized something when I saw his expression..

"Kenzo?" I looked to the side, It turns out that there was a hit man who was about to kill me..

"khukhu! Great too yeah, you can dodge!" his laugh.

"Who are you huh?! how dare!"

"You don't need to know who I am. I just want that girl of yours!" Pointing towards me.

"Don't dream!"

Kenzo stood up and beat the guy up. A great fight that I seem to have seen.. I looked seriously without blinking, Kenzo who was fighting with those people.

Then the memory of the dream came up. I vividly remembered how many years ago my dream was, And now I remember it!

I turned my body, though,

"This is her day! The day I die protecting Kenzo!" my germs

Without further ado, I immediately ran towards Kenzo. When the man thrust his gun at Kenzo, I protected him with my back.

Jem!

A very terrible pain. I could feel the blood coming out... Is it time for me to leave? Is my life just like this? There are still dreams I want to achieve..

Bruk!

"WEAR!"

I fell limp in Kenzo's arms. Kenzo who looks at me crying is something I don't want to see.

Kenzo took me and took me straight to the hospital. During the trip Kenzo never stopped shedding tears. I want to say that I'm okay, but that voice didn't come out because of my weak energy.

Finally arrived at the hospital. The doctors took me to the ICU and performed the surgery. On the other hand, our parents came. Especially the one who looks panicked.

Two hours passed.. The doctor is now out of the operating room. They immediately asked about Aria's situation.

"Look, I've tried my best to save Aria. But God seems to love him more. Aria can't be saved."

The doctor's explanation made them all shocked and sad. Kenzo couldn't hold back his crying. I can't believe I'm gonna do this, but for the sake of happiness. Then it must be done.

A funeral for me was also held.

The mother who cried in front of my funeral, Kenzo who looked pale and had no idea I was gone.

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Haley...

Guess what Aria really is dead?

Who wants to know the answer, look forward to the next episode..

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