A painting

Shino
2 min readApr 5, 2023

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I wanna see you again even after we drift apart, just like the days when we had nothing in common.

We never had anything in common, really, but that’s what made it so fresh; spending time with you.

Do you still remember the time when we went to the beach with a bunch of other friends? I was as excited as a teenage boy, finding a real friend for the first time. It was better than a relationship.

We were always there for each other. ‘Together we are stronger!’ You were able to cover for my shortcomings. I could feel your warm heart under the surface.

We spent so much time together, we laughed together, shared meals and music together. They remain in my memories even after we stopped talking. The best time of my life is over and it became a painting on the walls of my heart. I would never take it down.

We hated each other in the end while just being as shocked and scared of losing each other. We justified ourselves by blaming each other. It was the only thing I could do to hold back my tears and anger. You pushed me and run away.

I wanna see you again even after we drift apart, just like the days when we had nothing in common.

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Shino

I’m a high school teacher (mathematics and Japanese) in Sydney. Originally from Tokyo. I enjoy playing music.