Let’s say I was told to name three things that I associate with you. Burritos, water and generically cute things come to mind. I know you love getting burritos at Guzman y Gomez, and cute stuff like コウペンちゃん (Koupen-chan) or Hello Kitty. The water part? Well, the only topic we seem to muster up lately is about my poor water-drinking habits… and other random things here and there.
I felt like I haven’t had a proper conversation with you in a long while. From what I can recall, the last moments I had with you was the time we played Catherine: Full Body, creating staircases out of building blocks and sabotaging each other unintentionally, then intentionally. It was really fun and I’d like to do that again. I miss being able to goof around with you, and I know others feel the same. Today I had a conversation with someone about you, thinking they would know how you’ve been because you’re such good friends—or at least, were. She told me about the growing distance, and it’s for the same reason I feel like I can’t really reach out to you.
Your disappearance was strange—I remember seeing you at church one week, but then never again. I was a little confused and hurt, but it felt as if there was nothing I could do, and I’m not sure if I’m able to mention why. I don’t know what you’ve been up to or how you are in general, but I hope you’re well. I guess what I’m trying to say is, we’re worried about you.
Can we meet again soon?
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