aglina

Back when I'd just left home, for the first few days, all I could do was hide in an old neighborhood close by. I didn't go out until nighttime because I was too afraid.

It was almost winter. The wind was humid and chilly, and I was still wearing the skirt I wore on my last day to school. My whole body had gone all numb.

I was like an aimless ghost just wandering around.

Then, a Messenger found me, or should I say I found him?

He was delivering letters right next door. When they got the letters, the recipients smiled at him, and it felt like that smile was for me too. It kind of... warmed me up a little.

And that's how you became a Messenger?

The opportunity was right there, so I took it. I had lots to learn, and it was all very difficult, but it was also very fulfilling.

After that, I started to believe that your interpersonal relationships are what really make you feel real, alive, existent.

Ever since I left all the people that knew me, this Angelina has started to fade away bit by bit.

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Eh, sounds horrible.

Yeah, looking back, I guess it kind of does.

After that, I started giving delivery a shot.

To my surprise, each and every time I hand over a package or a letter to somebody, the smiles on their faces did truly give me something.

It's only during these times that... I feel like I've come a little closer to all those emotions I once knew.

So I kept delivering. I kept experiencing those emotions between people, and I began to slowly find who I once was, who Angelina used to be.

You ain't the only one who gets those feelings, y'know? Them recipients get all glopped up by yer earnestness just the same. Like that pawpaw just now. You saw how happy he was to see you again?

Too bad. He said the package wasn't his.

'I got a grandson working out in the cities. He sent me that package of souvenirs—'

'They're some really sweet tangerines.'

'That book you got is probably meant for somebody else. I'm old. My eyes aren't what they used to be. Neo wouldn't send me a book.'

Well, he's right. A good grandson wouldn't send his pawpaw things he couldn't use.

Gotta say, though... These are some darn sweet tangerines.

Not only did we not do anything, he even shared his souvenirs with us.

Life's little corners're full o' surprises. Just on this trip, we got us some tangerines, 'n we also almost got beat up. Who'd'a thunk it?

Well, I didn't expect the same guy who ordered the new 'Moon & Lavender' velvet scarf and pajamas set would turn into some dangerous gangster at night!

If I'd known, I wouldn't have asked him if he ordered a new 'Moon & Lavender' catalogue outright like an idiot!

That was so funny, though! Cracked me right up!

That's right. Everyone could hear you laugh.

Just thinkin' about that scar-faced guy, how he'n and them two other fellers looked! If you said just one more word, they just might'a put us six feet under! Hahahaha...

I feel kinda bad, though. Maybe he really didn't want anyone else to know he bought that? That was my mistake. Thank goodness you were there to smooth things over.

'Much appreciated, Baws. We hope you and the lady will be satisfied with yer purchase today. Next time, how 'bout a catalogue too~?'

Sounds just like a salesperson, no?

Yeah, very professional.

Great! Gotta get it memorized, then! The next time I go on deliveries, maybe I should take this on as a side job! Can't get enough side jobs!

He's probably really fond of that item, though... I can't imagine him spending this much on insurance otherwise. I sure hope he'll be able to share his hobbies with everyone someday, openly.

This might just be the significance we Messengers have. It keeps him that much more at ease when it's a stranger that delivers his items.

But I betrayed his trust this time.

Looks like I gotta work even harder.

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This was my last delivery stop today.

Oh, a fast food shop! My favorite!

Deep fried meat! Fries! Salt 'n pepper shrooms! Yeah, I want 'em all!

Huh? The girl isn't here.

Wait, how many orders of fried meat, you said? Two? Twenty? Are you sure you can eat all that?

Alright, who am I to complain? Ten with ketchup, ten with salt. Here you go—What about you, girl? What can I get you for?

Hm... mmm... Smells so good.

No, I can't have stop for a midnight snack yet. I still have work to do.

Sorry, sir, but what happened to the girl who was reading in your restaurant this evening?

Oh, her? She left. Probably trying to make her way back to the next town over.

She's going overnight?

Yeah, overnight. If she didn't leave right away, she probably wouldn't make it to see her old man for the last time.

Eh, I think I remember now. You stopped by once in the evening, didn't you? Are you the Messenger who delivered the news to Emily?

I... Yeah, I did... I didn't know that's what it was about, though.

Eh, Emily is studying here by herself. Whenever she has some free time, she helps me out with the shop to make some extra money.

Her old man back home never failed to send her a monthly letter, but there's been nothing from him these past two months.

She was really worried about it, you know. She even came to you Messengers and asked if any of you missed his letters.

Baws, we know how to do our jobs. We don't just lose our mail.

Right, right, right. I believe you. Emily trusts you, too, but, with no news from her family, she was really anxious.

No wonder she seemed so happy when she saw me this evening.

But then...

Eh, what's that saying again? Life is unpredictable and you never know what's coming next. All of us are bound to die one day.

Besides, if it wasn't for you delivering her old man's last letter to her, she wouldn't have known to rush home right away.

I'm sure she's really grateful.

Right, did you need her for something?

Well... Never mind.

I guess this isn't hers.

Alright, if there's nothing else, you should get something to eat. I'll give you girls a discount!

*Burp*—

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Man, did I really eat all that? Darn it, spent all my money for the month again!

The sun is coming up soon.

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We sure ran all over town in just one night! Really had me starving. Huh, you ain't ate nothing!

Still thinking about Emily?

Yeah...

Well, maybe that's only part of it.

Since I heard her story, I just can't help but keep thinking that maybe there's someone out there waiting for news about me.

Oh, right, you haven't been back home in a long time, right?

If just passing through counts, then it hasn't really been that long.

Eh, you ever thought about when to go back? Y'should contact your folks once, at least.

I don't know...

I'm not sure I'm ready yet.

Ready fer what? Yer sickness is nice and stable fer now, ain't it? Ya were sayin' you'd rather yer folks think yer gone than watch ya writhe in pain, but what about now?

If they think I've gone missing, then they'd probably still hold out hope that I'm doing okay somewhere in the world even after five or ten years.

But they're worried sick!

Besides, we've got all them doctors in Medical! What's five or ten years? You've got a long, bright future ahead of you!

I...

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Huh? Who's that?

I think I saw a... No, one, two, three... That's lots of fluffy tails.

Oh, it's Angelina and Croissant. G-Good morning.

Oh, hey there, Lisa. Good morning. Why are you up so early? Your wakeup time isn't for a while yet.

Um... Um... I wanted to take a look at that...

'That?' What do you mean, 'That?'

Well, it's the notes...

I finished it yesterday, and I wanted to show it to you right away, but it was getting late. I-I didn't want Dr. Kal'tsit to yell at me for not going to bed on time...

But I really, really wanted to let you see it right away!

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Is that why you left it in front of the dorm?