I'm glad my face is so expressive!

A few years ago, an acquaintance of mine (a man in his 60s)
collapsed from a cerebral infarction and was hospitalized for surgery

The surgery went well, but

he had paralysis in his limbs,
numbness,
slurred speech,
and impaired consciousness

It seems he didn't even remember
his best friend for a while...

His best friend told me,

It might be a good stimulus for him, so please go visit him soon!

So a friend and I went to visit him together

He wasn't in his hospital room,
so we peeked in where they said he was doing rehabilitation

With someone supporting him,
he was practicing walking with all his might

Not knowing what to say to him,
for now,
we said, 'Hello'

With a puzzled look,
he said, 'Oh... hello...'

He really didn't seem to know who we were,
staring intently at our faces

Then,
he said, '...Face?'

I instinctively said,
'Huh? Do you remember me?'

That's amazing!!
Even though he's forgotten everyone else's face,
he remembers mine!

Oh, his best friend~
I'm sorry, but~~
It really is...

thanks to my strong features!

Because of this face,
I've had some unpleasant experiences too, lol

But this time!
I'm so glad I have this strong face!

It must have been etched into his brain~

Back in the hospital room,
it seemed like you remembered various things,
and although it looked a bit difficult to speak,
you seemed to be enjoying yourself,
and with a big smile,
you even talked about the old days✨

You are doing well now,
and since you are working, I feel relieved.

I truly
felt glad that your facial intensity was high!

That was an event that made me think so!!