夜明けが近づき、星が輝き始める頃、私は駅のホームで１０号車を待っていた。空っぽな駅は季節を感じさせず、どんな時間帯でも同じように見える。でも、私はこの季節に傷付けられた。そして、戻れない過去に引きずられていた。
２８万円の借金を抱え、私はこの列車で帰ることになっていた。何度も返済を延ばしてきたが、とうとう追い詰められた。目の前に広がる蒼い空を見つめて、私は自分自身に問いかけた。「どうしてこんなことになってしまったんだろう。」
そんな時、私の隣に座っていた男が声をかけてきた。「こんにちは。席を譲ってもらえませんか？」彼は疲れた顔をしていた。私は彼に席を譲って、彼の顔を見た。その瞬間、私は彼に何かを感じた。彼の目は凛としていた。それは私が失っていたものだった。
列車が出発する前に、彼は私に話しかけてきた。「お金に困っているんですか？」私は戸惑いながらも、うなずいた。彼は自分の名刺を渡してくれた。「私は銀行員です。もし何かお力になれることがあれば、遠慮なく連絡してください。」私は彼の名刺を手に取り、彼に感謝の言葉を伝えた。
その後、私は銀行員と何度かやりとりをし、借金を返すことができた。彼は私にとって救いの手を差し伸べてくれた。私は彼の優しさに触れ、再び人生を取り戻すことができた。
今、私は新しい人生を歩んでいる。借金を返し、新しい仕事に就き、彼とも交流を持っている。私は彼が私に与えてくれたものに感謝している。彼が私に教えてくれたこと、それは明るい未来があることだった。夜明けが近づき、星が輝く中、私は前を向いて歩いていく。
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English ver.
“Beneath the Clear Starry Sky”
As dawn approached and the stars began to shine, I was waiting on the station platform for the No. 10 train. The empty station was devoid of seasons and looked the same at any hour of the day. But I was scarred by this season. And I was dragged into a past from which I could not return.
With a debt of $280,000, I was supposed to take this train home. I had postponed the repayment many times, but finally I was trapped. Staring at the azure sky spread out before me, I asked myself, “How could I have let this happen? How could I have let this happen?”
At that moment, a man sitting next to me called out to me. He said, “Hello. Would you mind giving up your seat?” He looked tired. I gave him my seat and looked at him. At that moment, I felt something for him. His eyes were dignified. It was something I had been missing.
Before the train departed, he spoke to me. ‘Are you in need of money?’ I nodded, puzzled. He handed me his business card. ‘I am a banker. If there is anything I can do for you, please don’t hesitate to contact me.” I took his card and thanked him.
I then had several more exchanges with the banker and was able to pay off my debt. He was a lifesaver for me. I was touched by his kindness and was able to get my life back together again.
Now I have a new life. I have paid my debts, I have a new job, and I am interacting with him. I am grateful for what he has given me. He taught me that I have a bright future ahead of me. As dawn approaches and the stars shine brightly, I walk forward.
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