You may not know me personally or you might have. Either way, I’m sure we’ve seen each other. A quick glance, a little wave, maybe even a clumsy bump. Maybe we’re friends, maybe we’re enemies. Maybe we’re something in between. But that’s not too important. For a moment, we lived in the same place and that is what matters.
Neighbor, you live in a wonderful city.
It’s beautiful, maddening, frustrating, and breath-taking all at once. The streets can be loud and colorful or silent and gray.
Neighbor, this city is full of adventure.
Good or bad, happy or sad - you never know what’s coming next.
People always talk about the ‘red string of fate’, how it will lead you to the one you love. But you shouldn’t forget that there’s all sorts of love out there. Reconnecting with family, finding new friends, discovering something new about yourself - these are all expressions of love.
I was lucky enough to find the person at the end of my string. What we share may look like the typical romantic love at first but... I believe it’s something much deeper than that. I used to think I would spend my entire life alone but he changed that. He made me want for something more. He gave me hope. I won’t bore you with any more details but that is just one proof of how this city can change you. There are a lot more if you open your eyes, your mind, your heart.
Neighbor, this city is as you make it.
Your true fate is determined by the choices you make everyday. It’s up to you if you wish to believe in the red string but one thing is for sure - this city is something special. And so are you.
p.s. The DDR machine in The Great isn’t broken. It just needs a little kick on the side but don’t let the boss man catch you in the act. Otherwise, he’ll call you a ‘trouble-making twerp’ and kick you out.
p.s.s. If the boss man does catch you, say that Aoba told you to kick it. I reckon he won’t be able to find me in the Caribbean.
p.s.s.s. .... Don’t tell him I’ll be in the Caribbean.
