When I went to university, I decided to live alone. At first I was filled with a sense of freedom, but little by little I began to feel lonely. I couldn't make any friends at the university, so I spent most of my time alone.
Today, I had an early class. With no time to spare, I left the house without breakfast, but my hunger made my stomach grumble. Noticing a bakery nearby, I walked in it as if I were being sucked in. I bought three pieces of “Melon-pan” I've always loved the bread,and my mother was astounded.
By the time I arrived at the university, the three melon pans were in my stomach.
Today, I had a class first period. Before going to the university, I went into that bakery again. I was going to buy three Melonpans, but I didn't have enough money. No matter how much I looked in my wallet, the reality remained the same.
I looked up to see the clerk looking at me with a worried look on her face. I wondered if she was the same age as me. She didn't look as familiar with Tokyo as I did, but I could sense the strength of will that only someone who has made a certain kind of decision would have.
“Excuse me. I'll have two today, please," I said.
The anxious look on her face changed to one of calmness.It was as if she was trying not to make me feel embarrassed.
I had a part-time job and a book to read. I was very tired, but I was also very content. Before I knew it, my sense of loneliness was fading away.
Today, I dropped by the bakery again. There was no clerk. There was no Melonpan. As I was at a loss, she appeared from the back with a tray full of Melonpan. Thanks," I said.
As I walked out of the store, I turned around and looked at the bakery, though I didn't know why. She must have noticed my gaze, because he also looked at me. We gave a bow each other. It was the first time I saw her smiling face. She looked a little embarrassed. It was a very attractive smile, sweeter than the melonpan I was holding in my hand.
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