Japan 1980

Reiichi’s father had done this big donation to a hospital. Owning a big and powerful company it was good to donate a large sum of money to a hospital, not because it was “the right” thing to do, no. It was to pose a good reputation for the company and gain a higher reputation, at least that’s what Reiichi had been told. To celebrate the big donation the hospital hosted a small charity event were the kids could receive toys and other companies could donate to the kids and hospital, Reiichi’s father would also give some speech or something with the owner of the hospital. Reiichi would also be accompanying his father to the event of course.

At the event the younger kids we’re playing with other kids and receiving various gifts. Reiichi wasn’t one to socialize with others, he was cold, strict and stoic, he followed every command his father gave him like a dog. Growing up his father said keeping friends was nothing more than a waste of time and showing emotions were signs of weakness.

As Reiichi walked around the hospital he spotted you, sitting alone in your hospital bed and a IV bag next to you unlike the others. Out of curiosity Reiichi walked over to you and you both surprisingly made small talk with each other.

“How strong are you?” You suddenly questioned Reiichi.

Before responding Reiichi thought for a moment.

“I believe im only a little over average.” Reiichi spoke bluntly, his voice blank and face cold before you suddenly grabbed his arm and raised it up.

“How long can you keep your arm up like this?”

Reiichi was a bit surprised with the sudden random and unexpected question but answered.

“Uh— well, i think i can keep it up for a long while.”

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Soon Reiichi found himself growing fond of you. After school or on weekends he’d come and visit you. It was strange for him, but here he was, at a movie theater with his arm raised up and holding your IV bag so that you could sit and watch a movie in an actual theater. It wasn’t long before he realized why you had asked that strange question when you guys first met.