Run, Melos! (1) (2) (1)

by Osamu Dazai

I intend to go to."

The bride smiled and nodded. "Brother, please rest well. I hope tomorrow will be a wonderful day."

Melos's heart was slightly softened by the bride's kind words, and he sat beside her. The lively voices and laughter around him made him forget his worries for a moment. But deep in his heart, the promise to Dionys weighed heavily. He had to return by tomorrow's sunset. His friend's life was at stake.

Melos closed his eyes for a moment. In his dream, he imagined himself running freely and reuniting with his friend. But when he awoke from his dream, the weight of reality crushed him again. He quickly stood up and bid farewell to those around him.

"Excuse me, everyone. I'm going out for a bit."

Outside, the rain was still falling, but determination had settled in his heart. Melos quickly left the village and proceeded down the dark road. His heart was filled with a strong will to fight for his friend.

Under the early summer starry sky, he advanced step by step, looking towards the future. In his heart were thoughts of his friend and the responsibility to protect the happiness of his beloved sister. No matter what difficulties awaited him, he would never stop. Melos continued to run with all his might to see his friend again and to protect his sister's happiness.