“There is nothing that really changes, there is nothing that really ends. It’s hard to admit, but that is reality. One season ends, and another season begins.”

- End of Season, Boys Be…

There comes a time in life when major changes happen. Whether they are things that happen outside our control or things we choose to do, adapting to these changes is hardly an easy thing. As said many times over by many people, we are creatures of habit. Things that would pull us out of our comfort zones cause us stress and anxiety.

In Nagashiko’s case, many of those are events outside her control. As they put her in situations that do not happen very often, with losses at every turn, the resulting emotional reactions are natural. Despite that, she endures and tries to cope with the new situation.

Would the same apply to situations that you choose yourself? True, these decision are done with consent and should not be a problem. But what of potential regret? There are some decisions wherein there is no turning back. If we come to realize that we’ve made a terrible mistake, what can we do?

You see, I’ve come to a difficult decision to slowly walk away from friends I have gotten to know over the years. One in particular who’s played a big part in my life. It was not easy but I believe it is in the best interests of everyone that I make myself scarce for the time being. The details are sketchy at best at the moment, but perhaps at a later date it would be easier to share.

So now I go in a direction where I know not who I will encounter.

I feel, however, that perhaps now I can find clarity in what I truly want to do with my life. Perhaps I’ll be able to focus more on my goals and be able to accomplish more. I don’t intend to play the lone wolf. Along the way, I’m bound to make new friends and whatnot. But I’ll never forget what my friends have done for me.

They’ve helped me grow, learn and love. All the good times and not-so-good times we’ve shared, I’ll treasure even more from now on. If the seas of fate permit, we’ll find each other again on the same boat someday.