[translation] Rin and Sousuke and Kisumi’s letter PART 1
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Rin: Oh, a letter from Kisumi!
Kisumi: Yahoo! It’s me, Kisumi! Rin, are you doing well? I bumped into Sousuke a little while back, and found out that you guys have been exchanging letters, so I felt like writing a letter to you too! It’s the first time I’ve sent an airmail! I’m not too sure how to write the address, did I get it right? I bet you’re working really hard on swimming as usual, right? I’m naturally in the basketball club! But I’m really shocked that there aren’t many people who joined the club! Haah, I want to be able to play basketball and soccer with Sousuke and you again!
Rin: Haha! Kisumi sounds like he’s doing well!
Kisumi: Actually, I’m quite worried about Sousuke. I mean, you changed school in elementary, and then left for Australia next. Sousuke was really lonely afterwards.
Kisumi: When I saw him the other day, Sousuke suddenly stopped at the quay and whispered Rin’s name looking in the direction of Australia. Even when I call his name, he didn’t respond, and when I looked at his face to check if he’s listening, Sousuke looked like he’s about to cry.
Rin: Sousuke…! He never said anything about it…!
Kisumi: And when sprays of water from the waves dropped onto Rin’s photo that he had in his hand, they looked like tears to me. And then Sousuke, he wouldn’t stop looking at the sea. As if he’s thinking that if he could swim across the ocean to reach Australia, he would be able to see you.
Kisumi: And also, it seems like he can’t even eat properly. Sousuke has always been the kind to be always hungry and eats loads, right? Like in our elementary school years, he used to get extra servings at the school lunch. But lately, he can’t even eat his favorite food, and the other day he looked completely burned out and said “I can’t take this anymore…” and looked like he’s in so much pain…!
Rin: No way…! Sousuke…Sousuke…!
Kisumi: Sousuke has always been the kind to put up a strong front, and doesn’t let his pain show, but I think he really wants to see you, Rin. I really can’t see him acting like that anymore…! Oh no! I want to cry just writing this…! So Rin, please talk to Sousuke and make him feel better! Thanks! I’ll talk to you later!