radicalducati Chapter 170, 169. The Call from the Ocean: Is it a Dream?
Chapter 170, 169. The Call from the Ocean: Is it a Dream?
Chapter 170, Page 169: The Call from the Ocean, Is It a Dream? (Second Update)
"It's nothing, just a small accident, don't worry about me."
Fujimiya looked up and replied, simply asking the flight attendant to leave him a glass of water before sending him away.
Once no longer in the public eye, Fujimiya lay back down, closed his eyes, and rested, his breathing gradually becoming even.
As the flight attendant said, he did have a nightmare, and the dream was terrible.
No one knows when, but a monster that only appeared on television appeared in Yokohama, wreaking havoc on the city and causing people to scream in despair.
The defense force's fighter jets scrambled immediately, but they also crashed shortly afterward.
Ultraman, the nemesis of monsters, did not appear. It was as if a voice from the depths of his being told him to go and fight.
But he was just an ordinary person, powerless to do anything, and could only flee in panic under the arrangement of the government.
I dreamt that they went crazy for some reason, leaving the shelter and rushing towards the monster.
The miracle did not happen; I dreamt and the others died in front of him.
The whole world was shrouded in despair, seemingly accompanied by a burst of maniacal laughter.
The Earth seems to be crying out in sorrow!
With her eyes closed, Fujimiya unconsciously shed tears, as if she was still affected by the scene in her dream.
The grief and despair that came from all directions made it hard for him to breathe.
In the dream, there seemed to be a young man's voice urging everyone not to give up.
But how could such a situation be resolved simply by not giving up?
Fujimiya rubbed his temples, feeling a bit of a headache. It was just a dream; it couldn't be real, could it?
I guess I've been too tired from researching antigravity systems lately, which is why I'm having such strange dreams.
After you go back and meet with Secretary-General Sawai, spend more time with Reiko. It'll be a good opportunity for him to relax as well.
I haven't watched Ultraman and monsters in a long time.
After so many years, how could he dream of me?
"Dear passengers, you are about to arrive at the airport. This flight is proceeding smoothly."
The monotonous, electronic voice helped Fujimiya regain some composure. Thankfully, despite the nightmare, the flight went smoothly.
When we arrived, they mentioned there might be some bumps along the way.
At the airport, Fujimiya got off the plane and soon saw his beloved Reiko waiting for him.
"Fujimiya, did everything go smoothly this time?"
After a gentle embrace, Yoshii Reiko asked with concern, noticing that her lover's complexion was not good and wondering if something had happened.
"It's nothing, Reiko, I just had a nightmare on the plane."
Fujimiya waved his hand, got into the passenger seat, and didn't offer any further explanation.
It's best not to pass on those negative emotions to others, not even to Reiko.
Reiko Yoshii started the car by steering the wheel without asking any questions, knowing that Fujimiya always knew what was going on.
He must have his reasons for not wanting her to know.
"Lingzi, will taking time off to pick me up affect your work at the TV station?"
I heard your TV station has a pretty heavy workload.
Perhaps it was because her lover was by her side that Fujimiya felt much better and completely relaxed, casually asking a question.
"Oh, well, I had Lina cover for me for a bit, it should be fine."
Lina's been wanting to train a lot lately, so I gave her that opportunity.
Seeing the red light ahead, Lingzi stopped the car and explained.
"Lina? Is she the one from my dream about my friend?"
Fujimiya frowned and said that he hadn't known much about Gamu's recent situation since Gamu left academia and gave up her research on antigravity systems.
I just remember that in my dream, I had a very good friend named Daigo.
If I remember correctly, Lina is Daigo's fiancée?
"Yeah, Lina's fiancé is Daigo, he's my childhood friend."
Reiko Yoshii restarted the car, recalling Lina's complaints about her.
"However, Lina was always a little bothered by Daigo's lack of ambition, saying that he had given up his dream of becoming an astronaut and chose the useless major of tourism management."
After graduation, I was content with the status quo and worked as a civil servant in the tourism department of the tourism bureau.
Lina seems to have argued with him about this at least once.
Giving up on dreams so easily seems to bother Lina.
Fujimiya turned his head to look at the ever-changing roadside scene outside the window, but he didn't think much of it. Everyone has their own way of life and attitude towards life.
Lina complains to Daigo simply because she cares.
"Although I don't know Daigo very well, I believe that someone who can get along well with me in my dreams can't be too bad."
Just like how I gave up researching antigravity systems due to setbacks, Daigo probably did something similar.
Who would willingly give up their dreams if there were no other way?
Life is always like this—
Fujimiya couldn't help but think of herself. Although she was still persisting, she might give up one day, just like I dreamed.
If he and Reiko have a child, and there is still no hope of success in the research of the anti-gravity system.
Perhaps stopping to spend time with family is a better choice.
"Yes, Lina said that Daigo's parents left when he was eighteen."
During my university years, I worked part-time to support myself. After graduation, it was already quite an achievement to pass the civil service exam and have a stable job.
"I should try to persuade Lina another day. Her father clearly thinks highly of Daigo, but she's still having second thoughts."
Reiko Yoshii said, her eyes lighting up as she suddenly noticed the GG sign in front of her.
"Fujimiya, you just got back, you probably aren't in a rush to go back to the research center, are you?"
"There's no rush. I'll rest tomorrow, and I still need to meet with Secretary-General Sawai the day after tomorrow."
"Speaking of which, I'll be going back the day after tomorrow. What's up?"
Fujimiya turned to look at Reiko and asked in surprise.
"I just saw a sign on the street that says there's a seaside restaurant. They're having a 20% discount for couples today. Will you come with me?"
Upon hearing the affirmative answer, Yoshii Reiko immediately turned the steering wheel and adjusted the direction.
Her words, though ostensibly a question, were actually a statement of fact; she knew Fujimiya wouldn't refuse.
Fujimiya has loved the sea since she was little, even more than she has.
"This... we really can't do anything with you, even though we're not short of money."
Fujimiya was somewhat amused and exasperated. If they wanted to go, they could just go directly; why did they have to offer a discount?
With their salaries, going every day wouldn't be difficult for them.
However, he didn't refuse, just as Yoshii Reiko thought, he really liked the sea.
Sitting by the sea, gazing at the boundless ocean, always gave him a feeling of being comforted and redeemed.
He couldn't explain why, but sometimes he felt that he might have been a fish in his past life, and that the ocean was his true home.
In that dream on the plane, it seemed as if the ocean was faintly calling out to him.
However, it was too weak, and under that level of despair, his cowardice prevented him from leaving the shelter.
Now that Reiko Yoshii has spoken up, it's a good time to go see the sea.
Was that call that bothered him a dream?
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