1 Unexpected Things

A young man is walking towards his run-down, one-room apartment as the slow autumn breeze. He also walks with a mysterious box that he holds in his right hand. The expression on his face can be read by others. He looks disappointed with himself because he just got fired, his girlfriend just dumped for another rich man. Certainly, the world is toying with him right now.

" What a day. *sigh*. I cannot believe this happened in one day." Yamano talked to himself.

As he walks, a ball slowly hits his work shoes. There are four kids playing soccer on the field.

" Excuse me, mister. Can you pass the ball to us??" one of the boys asked Yamano politely.

Yamano put his left leg on the ball and suddenly, he stomps the ball and it becomes flat.

" Dude. What the heck?!?!" one of the boys angry at Yamano.

" That's my ball that you smashed." the kids were disappointed.

Suddenly, Yamano said...

" That ball looks so worn out. If you continue to use it when playing soccer, the ball will explode. Here, take all of my money. Go buy a new one." Yamano gave his money to the kids. They took the money handed by Yamano. The money is too much for all of them.

" But, mister. This is too much even for all of us." the kid said.

" You guys look like a close friend. How about this. After you buy the new soccer ball, split the money so all of you got equal shares." Yamano told them.

They hesitated to take the money.

" Our parents told us that you can't take something given by strangers." one of the kids said.

" Oh, I did not know about that. My parents didn't tell me about this because I don't have parents. It's okay. I understand if you don't want to trust me but please take the money. I don't have to use it anymore." Yamano still wants to give them money.

" I don't know. I don't think we should take your money." the kids refused Yamano's offer.

" How about this?? Did you see the apartment over there?? I live there. Done. I have already shown you where I live. Now, I want you to take the money and do whatever you want with this money. If you still think that I'm a kidnapper and your life is in danger, I want all of you to call the police and tell them to catch me at exactly midnight. This is an easy win for all of you. Sounds good??" said Yamano.

The kid slowly takes the money from Yamano.

" Good. Make sure to call the police. I will stay in my apartment because I got nowhere to go. Now, go run and don't look back." Yamano gave a warm smile.

The kids do exactly what Yamano told them. They ran away and never look back. When they were far away, Yamano said with a slow voice.

" Cherish life, kids. You're not going to see me tonight." Yamano continues to walk to his apartment.

A few minutes later, Yamano arrive at the front door of his apartment. He took the keys from his pockets and open the door. As he enters the apartment, he put the mysterious box on the small coffee table and he went to take some showers. After refreshing his body, Yamano cooks some instant noodles. He put a bowl of instant noodles on the coffee table and turn off the lights. He sits on the floor and opens the mysterious box. He uses his index finger and pokes the mysterious object.

" The cream is so delicious. The baker did a great job. I love this cake so much." said Yamano.

That mysterious object is his birthday cake. Yamano took four candles and put them on the cake. After lighting the candle up, Yamano slowly smiled when he look at the birthday cake. Yamano looks like a kid that cannot wait to blow the candle. He closes his eyes and he wishes...

I wish that I have a family to live with. I want them to have fun with me when I'm happy. I want them to comfort me when I'm sad. If I have a family, I will never be alone anymore. I will hug them and tell them that I love them with all my heart just so I can feel the empty hole inside my heart."

Yamano blows the candle off and suddenly, he says.

" Well, reality can be cruel sometimes."

Tears starting to flow from Yamano's eyes. He tried to hold the tears back but he cannot. He doesn't have the strength to wipe it from his eyes.

[ 11:45 p.m, Yamano's apartment ]

Yamano falls asleep after he cried too much. He barely touches the cake. Yamano took the remote control under the coffee table and turn it on. On television, it is normal for weird advertisements to show up on the screen in the middle of the night.

Do you live alone in a house?? Do you want a family to accompany you on the journey of life?? Do not be afraid. Join us. We will help you choose the partner you want to spend most of your time together. Call this number. 100% guaranteed that you will change your option about life yourself.

Without questioning himself, Yamano dials the number. It shows how desperate Yamano want a family so he can never be alone anymore. Someone's answering.

" Thank you for calling us, Mr Yamano Yusuri. We've been expecting you." the caller said.

" Yes. I saw the advertisement on the television. Wait?? How did you know my name?? This is the first time I call you." Yamano said.

" Stay calm. The Coordinators will come and pick you up." the caller replied.

" Wait!! What are you talking about?? Don't put the phone.." Yamano desperate.

The receptionist put the phone down. Yamano felt sad. It's just a hopeless dream.

" Well, I'm goin' to die a loner now." Yamano said.

Suddenly, a beeping sound echoes. Yamano felt weird

" What is that sound?? It's coming from the walls." Yamano tracked the sounds.

The beeping sound is getting louder and faster.

" An explosive??" Yamano quickly jumped out of the way.

The wall exploded. A whole team of soldiers "swatting" Yamano's apartment.

" GO. GO. GO. SECURE THE PERIMETER!!!" One of the soldiers shouted.

" I didn't know that the kids calling soldiers. Now, I'm dead." Yamano said.

Suddenly, a mysterious person walks out from the dust. He points a gun at Yamano.

"I'm sorry. I had to do this." The mysterious said.

He shot a bullet of the tranquillizer on Yamano's neck. Yamano can't avoid the bullet because it's too fast. Yamano is losing consciousness.

" Who are...you??" Yamano asked.

" Let's just say, I'm here to save your life." the mysterious man replied.

Yamano finally collapse. The mysterious man shouted.

"Take him to the chopper. He's a valuable asset for all of us. We're going to take him to the place where he should belong." the man shouted.

" YES, SIR!!!" the soldiers shouted.

One of the soldiers called the leader of the operation.

" Captain Lensz, you need to see this." the soldier said.

" Lead the way, my soldier." said Captain Lensz said.

The soldier took Captain Lensz to Yamano's room. When he enters the room, both of them are shocked because they can see a chair and a noose hanging on the ceiling fan.

" Good thing we're not too late or else this whole operation is a failure." said Captain Lensz.

" We should go now, Captain. The local authorities are on their way." the soldier said.

The so-called " Captain Lensz " grabs a walkie-talkie and said.

" All Coordinators, move out," said Captain Lensz.

The soldier and Captain Lensz ran and entered the same helicopter Yamano is in. Their helicopters flew away from Yamano's apartment. Suddenly, the helicopter shoots an energy blast. The energy blast suddenly opens a portal. All of the helicopters enter the portal. A few minutes later, the local policeman arrives to catch Yamano but Yamano is nowhere to be seen.

What will Yamano face after this?? One thing is for sure, he will embark on a journey of self-redemption as he learns the meaning of life....with someone that will give her heart to Yamano. Who is she?? She is the one that will shower Yamano with love and compassion and she is the only one that can fill the hole in Yamano's heart.