3 Side Story 3: He Almost Saw His Life Flashing Before His Eyes

Merry music blasted down the street, cheering the bleak late afternoon of December. The colorful bright lights that came from the rows of shops added colors as the sky started to darken. 

On one side of the road, Kazuya walked past the shops' festive decorations. He was supposed to get off of the bus at the next stop which was the nearest to the apartment building but, he had his own agenda by alighting one stop early. 

"Uncle, please give me three taiyaki, one flavor each," Kazuya made an order to the middle-aged man managing the food truck in the middle of the business district, "The red bean paste, custard cream and chocolate cream."

"Ah, it's you again, Mr. Hayashi! Just returned from work?" asked the uncle who recognized Kazuya instantly, "Do you wanna have chestnuts too? I roasted the freshest ones today."

"Sure. Please give me a bag," Kazuya agreed.

"Haha, I'll give you extras! Your wife is lucky to have you."