I had one best friend. We went to a pizza restaurant in Yokohama in February 2020 it was the last time. That timing was just pandemic began. The first city where Corona landed was Yokohama. We expected that we would be not able to see a while.
I met her first time in 2001 in Daikanyama, Tokyo. At then, we were colleagues. But not the same team.
The CEO sold the company in two years just after I had started working. We never again worked together after that happened. But somewhat we connected for many years. We went to popular restaurants when we had the chance in those days.
In the last year of April, we had messaged several times to meet up at Shibuya or Nakameguro and decided the day of 12. I still remember the date. Because, till then, we tried to meet many many times, but it was somewhat impossible. She is always busy, but as another reason, we both felt something changed.
Since then, we have not had any communication between us and so far. The friendship for 23 years ended.
It is April this month I am wondering how is she doing.
I just can not contact her, but it could be forever.
Do you have a similar experience before just like me? It seems to be sad, but you would meet somebody else, it is even if a long long distance. Friendship could be able to continue as long as the internet exists.
Thank you for coming tonight too, I do not know who you are but, I wish that someday, we could coffee chat in Tokyo or Yokohama. If it has happened, talk to me about your country.
Good night, x