At 4:30 am, Aeimi, a 25-year-old girl dressed in a charming 90s style, complete with golden hair and a vintage flair, found herself at Shibuya Station, Japan. Despite her disability and reliance on a wheelchair, she was determined to travel alone to fujinomiya. Little did she know, this early morning would change her life forever.
As Aeimi waited for the train, her wheelchair suddenly got stuck in the platform gap. Anxiety surged through her as the train approached, its doors about to close. Just then, a man appeared beside her, his presence calm and reassuring. With a swift, gentle motion, he freed her wheelchair and helped her to get into the train.
"Are you all right?" he asked, his voice filled with genuine concern.
"Oh, yeah, I'm all right," Aeimi replied, her voice a mix of relief and astonishment. She was taken aback by his kind behavior, feeling was rare and never experienced such throughout her life.
They found seats beside each other, and Aeimi seems nervous, her hand is shaking from anxiety. Yet, the man seemed chilling talkingto everyone who's present in the train. Soon he becoming engrossed in his phone. Aeimi, following his lead, put on her earphones to chill out.
Thirty minutes before reaching their destination, the man turned to Aeimi, curiosity evident in his eyes. "What song are you listening to?"
Aeimi took out one earpiece and handed it to him. It's "the Moon is beautiful, isn't it ?."
The man smiled. "You have really good taste in music."
She nodded, and they lost together, sharing a moment of quiet connection. Suddenly, the announcement broke their reverie : "Welcome to Fujinomiya Station."
The guy helped Aeimi to get off the train, Aeimi said "it was nice meeting you and thankyou so much for help, by the way you didn't mention your good name sir".
The guy tapped his head in embarrassment replied "Oh I'm so sorry our encounter was so unexpected that i forgot to state my name, anyway I'm Austin but you can call me Aush."
Aeimi saw into his eyes and with sweet smile said "Okay Aush, have a nice day."
They initially heading in opposite directions. Emily felt a something and take a pause, while the Aush seemed confused. He turned back and ran towards her.
"Hey, hey! Look, it seems like we are destined to meet, and there's something common between us. So, um, what's your favourite dinosaur? Wait, what am I saying? Anyway, where are you headed?"
Aeimi, caught off guard, replied, "I came to visit and explore some places in fujinomya. Wanna join me for the day? I have a flight today at 8 pm."
The man's expression was one of amazement, unable to believe she asked him to join her. "Should we consider it a date?" he asked, a hopeful tone in his voice.
Aeimi smiled. "I guess we are short on time. Hurry up."
Their first stop was Fuji Kachoen Garden Park, a paradise of multicolored flowers and melodious birds.