Page 7 of Praising Haru

Why is Haru the first person I wanted to contact? Probably because he’s so easy to talk to.

I can imagine.

The consultant is scheduling surgery now. It’ll be soon. I’m nervous.

It’s natural to feel that way.

The consultant said the surgery will take around 3 hours.

If you need someone to talk to during the operation, I’ll be here.

My chin trembles.

Thanks. I’ll be with Mum at the hospital.

I guessed. But you need someone to support you while you take care of her.

He sends his phone number.

I don’t get alerts from the forum. If you need me, text me.

Is moral support the only reason I’m allowed to text you?

Nah. You have my number now. You can text me whenever you want.

I add his number to my contacts and send him a text message.

I figure this is easier than using the forum.

Haru

I should probably have given you my number sooner.

Or I should have given him mine. We’ve been talking for three months.

I’ve got it now.

How are your parents?

Mum is so happy she’s crying. Dad is being fairly stoic. He’s a ‘don’t count your chickens before they’re hatched’ kind of guy.

I never heard anyone use that phrase before.

You still haven’t.

How do you know I’m not using text to speech?

Eh. That would be a computer voice, not a person.

LOL

Didn’t you know it’s cool to say retro phrases?

I must have missed that memo.

Spend a penny. The penny dropped. A penny for your thoughts. They’re making a comeback. All the cool kids are saying them.

I guess you’re cooler than me.