[LN] Kioku Soushitsu no Ore ni wa, Sannin Kanojo ga Iru Rashii - Volume 1 - Chapter 1 - Part 2

 

Chapter 1 - Amnesia (Part 2)

[According to the diagnostic results, you most likely have systemic amnesia, Sanada-kun]

[Haa.]

I reacted to my name as if it belonged to someone else.

During the counseling, I learned that Yuuki Sanada... Was my name. They showed me a mirror, but I couldn't even remember my own face.

When I saw it for the first time, I thought from a third-person perspective, "Is this normal?

"Is this normal?

But I had already begun to realize that this face was mine, so there was a strange feeling.

[Simply put, it's amnesia. There are several types of amnesia, some of which cause a person to forget everything about his or her life. In your case, Sanada-kun, it's not one of the most serious.]

Even though I can't remember my name or face, isn't it serious?

Surprised, the doctor took out a smartphone from his pocket.

[Do you know what this is? Do you know what it's used for?]

[It's a smart phone. You can use it as a cell phone or a computer].

[ Right. As you can see from this conversation, Sanada-kun, you remember knowledge related to your daily life. How many 3x6?]

[ 9.]

[ . . .]

[. . . 18.]

[Right. For now, try to avoid things that might confuse you]

[All right.]

I looked away from the doctor's cold gaze, which made me feel like I was going to die.

That is what the doctor told me.

What I had forgotten were personal relationships.

Memories of parents, friends, and people directly related to me were erased.

with me were erased.

Of course, that included the girl who had visited me earlier.

Seeing her sad face made my heart ache a little.

[Doctor. I......When the girl who was waiting for me looked sad... I was also

I was a little sad too. Is there such a thing as a bond that transcends amnesia?]

[NO.]

[NO!?]

I was surprised because I wanted to continue the conversation on the premise that she would say yes.

The nurse next to the doctor made an accusatory "Please Doctor" sound.

But the doctor continued without an ounce of apology.

[Sorry, it's too early to say for sure. Or maybe it is your genuine kindness. I'm sure you're the kind of person who feels pain for a crying stranger. That's all.]

[Oh... I feel happier for it].

Seeing my seemingly deliberate response, the nurse smiled and immediately closed her mouth.

Apparently, she was holding back a laugh.

...... After all, I was a high school student with amnesia standing right in front of her.

Okay, laugh at me. It makes me feel good.

Ever since I woke up, everyone who talks to me is worried about me.

It's understandable if I have physical injuries, but luckily my body is healthy. Maybe it's just my personality that doesn't want people to worry about me.

[You're strong, Sanada-kun. Is that your original strength?]

[I think so. To be honest, it's fun. It means that from many beginnings from now on, right?]

I looked at the nurse and lifted the corner of my lips.

Did I feel bad that they were taking care of me?

Subconsciously trying to be strong, or are these words were these words coming from my heart?

When my eyes returned, the doctor tried to say something, but all that came out was a sigh.

[ . . . Very good. We'll talk about the future later, so let's go back to your room, okay?]

[All right].

I answered casually.

I don't know who I am.

The originally disturbed emotions gradually calmed down.

......Although this is a special reality.

It seems that humans can unexpectedly adapt to any environment.

* * *

Accompanied by a nurse, I opened the door to my room and the girl who had visited me earlier turned around.

When she saw me, her blue eyes trembled.

[... ... Ah.]

The girl opened her mouth slightly and made a sound.

Then she lowered her eyes to the ground and slowly approached me.

The nurse beside me left.

[I'll be back soon.]

[Eh?]

[I'm sure you two have a lot to talk about. Fortunately, your body is now in almost perfect health.]

Saying that, the nurse actually went out into the hallway.

This is the borderline between dereliction of duty and negligence.

[Okay.]

[Hmm.]

When I turned around, her golden blonde hair was close to her chin.

At close range, her eyes were artificially bright, and one would expect someone her age to be well treated.

[You really don't remember me?]

[Yes. I don't remember her]]

[So it is].

The girl's gaze remained on the ground, as if reality was still unacceptable.

[Really?]

[Really. I really don't remember her].

. . . You answered easily!

The girl said, frowning and looking at me.

Her eyes were full of tears and I immediately shook my head.

[I can't remember. It's not that I don't feel guilty for forgetting you. It's just that if I don't do it, I can't feel good.]

[... That's right. I apologize.]

The girl looked sad again and lowered her head.

A drop of tear fell from her eyes.

According to the doctor...this pain in my chest is probably an emotion inherent to my original self and has nothing to do with my feelings for this individual.

...... However.

[Hey, smile. Seeing you make a sad face makes my heart hurt]

[Huh?]

So please don't be sad. If you're sad, I'll feel bad.

If I cheer this girl up a little, no one will blame me.

[Yuki]

The girl raised her face and pursed her lips tightly.

She blinked a few times and wiped the tears from her eyes with her sleeve.

A strong light shone from her open eyes.

[My name is Asuka Minato. Yuuki, I'm 16, the same age as you, and we're sophomores at Yuzaki High School.]

[So that's it. Your name is Minato-san, huh?]

At that, Asuka Minato blinked. Then she shook her head.

[Don't use the suffix "-san"]

[M-Sorry...... I've been calling you Minato all this time?" Relationship

What kind of relationship do we have?]

[Oh, from there, yes. We are childhood friends. Childhood best friends]

...... Is that why you came to see me?

[Ah, really? So we have a long-term relationship, right?]

[That's not it.]

Asuka Minato took a long breath.

It was a big breath, as if she was about to say something.

Every time he exhaled, I realized that I had lost my memory.

Sixteen years.

Sixteen years of accumulated time with people disappearing from my mind.

I'm sure I'll see more of his sad face from now on because of me.

The more human relationships Yuuki Sanada builds up in her life during this time, the longer the time will be.

But strangely enough, I'm not worried about it.

Asuka Minato didn't speak when she was thinking.

Was she having trouble finding the right words?

After a few seconds, she sighed and looked at me.

[I'm your girlfriend.]

[Girlfriend?]

My thoughts stopped for a moment.

Asuka Minato's face in front of me blurred for a moment, but soon became clear again.

With my mind connected, I replied quickly.

[Hey, are you saying that I'm your partner?" Ah, so the fact that we don't talk...]

[Yes, we fought. But I don't care about that anymore. When I heard that you were taken to the hospital, my mind went blank and everything that happened just flew out of my head."]

[I-I understand. That's... More reason to apologize more

to apologize for].

My memories are disappearing too, and I can't take it lightly.

In a couple's relationship, it would obviously be painful if the girlfriend lost her memory.

Even if we hadn't spoken to each other because of that fight×, the fact that she came to see me like that proved it. It's not the time to make jokes about her expression.

Will that time ever come?

Will the day come when the colors of our old everyday life will return?

The day when the thickness of 16 years returns?

I don't even remember what our everyday life was like.

[Hmm. I'll ask the nurse for an explanation later, so I'll do my best to help you. For now, tell me about your daily needs.]

[What do you mean by daily needs?]

[Like food and toiletries/clothing?]

[No, no, that...]

Even though I'm her friend, I can't rely too much on her to take care of me if my body is in good shape.

[Don't worry about that. I still have some knowledge of how to use a smart phone and other aspects of daily life. I have a house to go back to, so I don't need your help that much."]

As I said this, I felt a little uncomfortable.

Before I could identify the source, Asuka gently

touched my collarbone.

[Okay, I want to do this for you... And please call me Asuka."]

[Huh?]

[I'm your friend. It's normal for you to call me by my name.]

[I...see...] [So, Asuka...] Can I ask you a question?

[Ask me anything.]

Asuka looked up and her lips relaxed. She made a smile

which made me feel relieved.

It was as if my heart was melting and merging.

There's only one question I want to ask now.

If Asuka is my girlfriend, I want to have a clear picture of our relationship so far.

It had been a long time since I had found my amnesia, but the fact that I could think of such things probably showed that the shock I had received was not as severe as I had previously thought.

I cleared my throat and opened my mouth.

[Why are we fighting?]

[Because...]

Asuka's face clouded over.

Even though she was in a state of shock, it made sense to apologize if it was my fault.

It was a question asked with this thought, but Asuka only lifted the corners of her mouth.

[ . . . We'll talk about it some other time. For now, you need to rest. Do you have any questions?"]

Her previous statement to ask something seemed to have been taken back without my knowledge.

The atmosphere seemed to become heavier, so I impulsively opened my mouth to lighten the atmosphere.

I impulsively thought that now was the only time to make a quick joke.

[Ah, so this is the last question for today.]

[Yes. Ask anything.]

[What stage is our relationship at?]

[Hmm? Say it again.]

Was it just my imagination or did her voice get a little colder?

I picked the wrong question.

[..... I didn't say anything.]

[Fufu. It's okay then.]

But I managed to make her laugh.

Seeing Asuka's smile, I felt something warm.

Is this feeling swelling in my chest a remnant from my past? Or from now?

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