Reunion (2017.12.31)

　In November this year, a REUNION of our university was held. It was the first time in 21 years. Of the 150 alumni, as much as 30 members got together and we all had a precious time.

　When I got the information of the reunion, I wrote LETTERS to my OLD FRIENDS to invite them. By doing so, I was able to reach four of my old friend, who otherwise I couldn’t contact. I was THRILLED that I could get in touch with some of my old friends again.

　The reunion was LIKE A DREAM. It was as if we all went back to our university days. Everyone brought common topics from those days, and enjoyed chatting with one another. Indeed, we are living in a four-dimensional world, I thought.

　Naturally, most of the participants had got married and had children, and they had admirable occupations. I was purely delighted to hear about such great progress in their lives.

　Among them, one woman was very impressive. Everyone looked enjoying the party, but her smile was EXCEPTIONAL. Usually people tend to lose their aura of liveliness when they get older, but she was different. It was not only her appearance but her mind as well. Her beaming face was much more attractive than in university days. She must have been living such a happy life with her family, I imagined as I saw her talking. I was very much encouraged just by seeing her dazzling beauty.

　After the reunion, I realized one thing. I should be glad because I could WILLINGLY participate in this party. When I was a student, I didn’t like big parties like this. I used to feel depressed when I should communicate with a lot of people. However, after more than 20 years, my attitude had changed. I genuinely wanted to meet everyone. I genuinely wanted to talk with a lot of people. I even wrote letters to my friends to invite them. And as a matter of fact, I could really ENJOY the big party.

　I think that I am living a happy life to some extent. Although I am not married like everyone else, I am healthy, enjoy working, enjoy my spare time and have some good friends. Participating in this party, however, made me GREEDIER. I want to SHINE like her. And if I have another opportunity to meet them again 10 or 20 years later, I would like to participate in it with DAZZLING smile.

　Anyway, I was able to spend a wonderful time on the day. Thank you, the organizers of the reunion. Thank you, my classmates from Gifu Pharmaceutical University.