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I remembered something I’d forgotten for a long time, yet had somehow kept dear to me. Ash Lynx, and how I never really said goodbye to him when leaving New York. I had written him a letter in the hospital about how I’d treasured the moments we had shared together in those few days and that I’d never forget him. I even suggested that he come visit me in Japan. We could have tried a bunch of my favorite places to see his reaction. He always was so easy to work with. He never came though. I was sad at first, but soon forgot about him when I got back into long jumping again, and became a professional athlete. I then found a wife, retired then had a boy named Ash with her. Even though I had forgotten about him something in me remembered his emerald eyes and gold blonde hair. It’s been 46 years since I last saw Ash. Now that my cancer has reemerged, I’m back in a hospital bed, surrounded by loved ones and was reminded of him. I missed him. I see everyone around me sadden and tear up. I turn to my son and say “Don’t worry, we’ll see each other again.” He nodded and I look up to see Ash, a soft smile on his face. “Ready to go Eiji? You kept me waiting this long.” I nod as he grabs me and slowly pulls my soul out of my body. I smile and give him a hug. "Hello again, Ash."