Up until the last time, having left the island she was used to living on, Hiromi finally began her life in a university dormitory. From the very first day, she received her first-ever lecture in life from the dormitory manager.
[Short Drama 3]
: "Feeling Like a Morning Drama" (8)
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Chapter 5: Hiromi Gets Cold Feet (University Arc)
Scene 2: First University Lecture
The first day of class. The lecture hall was filled with
veterinary students gathered from all over the country.
“Wow... everyone looks so smart...”
“It’s okay, Hiromi, you have guts.”
“I wonder if I can keep up with the classes just with guts...”
“I’ll be right next to you when that happens.”
“Yeah, I’m counting on you, Wataru.”
That evening. Hiromi went out to the meadow behind the dormitory and took out her trumpet.
“Phew...”
In the sunset,
Hiromi’s tone resonated quietly.“It’s different from the Seto Inland Sea breeze, but... this place might not be so bad either.”
Chapter 6: The Weight of Life, The Meadow of Tears
Scene: Horse Birth Practical Training
One day in the third year of university.
“Today’s practical training is observing a birth in the delivery room.”
The classroom buzzed at the professor’s words.
“A real birth...”
Hiromi’s hands were shaking with nervousness.
“It’s okay, I’m right next to you,”
Wataru said softly.
The delivery room.
A large horse lay down, groaning in pain.
“The umbilical cord is wrapped around the foal’s neck.”
The assistant’s voice echoed.
“If it stays like this... the foal will...”
The professor said quietly.
“Both mother and child might not survive. It can’t be helped, let’s give up on the foal.”
“What... no way...”
Tears welled up in Hiromi’s eyes.
“Why... why can’t we save it...!?”
“Hiromi...”
Wataru pulled her into a hug.“This is the reality of life.”
The foal was euthanized inside the mother horse.
That night.
Hiromi didn’t return to the dormitory and walked toward the station while crying.
(I can’t do it... I’m not cut out for this...)
Clutching her smartphone, just as she was about to call home—
“Hiromi!”
Wataru
came running.“Are you running away!?”“...Because, I’m scared...”
“I’m scared too. But, I thought if I was with
Hiromi, I could overcome it.”“
Wataru
...”“Let’s go back together. We pinky-promised, didn’t we?”“Yeah.”
The next morning.
Hiromi stood in the meadow and played her trumpet.
The sound resonated a little stronger and gentler than yesterday.
“Life can be sad sometimes, but... even so, I’ve decided to face it.”
To be continued
[Characters]
Female Protagonist: Hiromi Kishimoto, 18-20 years old
Believes in a fated engagement, honest and bright. Generally liked by everyone, but disliked by introverts (too dazzling). Raised on an island in the Seto Inland Sea, pure and innocent. Her smile is her weapon. Strong against indecisive men. Meddlesome, sometimes considered annoying. Was in the brass band in high school.
Male Protagonist: Wataru Oshima, 18-20 years old
Kind to everyone. Strong sense of justice. Cannot leave people in trouble alone. Stylish and handsome. Good at both academics and sports. Weak against women.