Where there is a beginning, there is also an end.
No— the journey isn’t ending yet. But eventually, I have to return to Las Vegas. I need to return my partner. You borrow something, you give it back.
I never really thought about saying goodbye to my partner. Somewhere inside, I assumed this would last forever.
But the truth is, I’m riding toward the end.
Right… Tomorrow I’ll take my partner to a “bath.” I found a car wash.
The next morning, I woke up in the big, comfortable bed of the Super 8 Motel and opened the curtains.
Another clear sky.
My body felt unbelievably great. Well, I’ve been eating plenty and sleeping plenty every day— of course I feel good. And riding every day is like receiving constant healing. No wonder I’m in top shape.
Yeah— maybe I should call this Bike Therapy.
Alright… first, let’s take my partner to his bath.
After that, I’ll cruise around town. I want to stop by a bank and withdraw some money. It’s like preparing for departure while sightseeing.
Before returning to the motel in the evening, I’ll fill up the tank. Tomorrow, I plan to leave this town.
Time flies when you’re having fun.
I suddenly left Japan and came to America alone. It’s been about a month and a half. How have I changed inside?
What does my mother think of a son like me? Maybe “reckless” fits better than “bold.” But I couldn’t hold myself back. I didn’t want to look behind me.
But it was the right choice. To break through that situation, I needed to change my environment completely. I chose America. I wanted to ride through this wilderness, this land.
I left home without thinking ahead, and now here I am in Dodge City, Kansas, stopping to reflect.
Every day has been so fun. I focused only on what was in front of me. I lived in each moment. I didn’t think about what would happen ten minutes later. Ride, eat, rest, sleep— then wake up and do it again. That alone filled me completely.
I’m happy. Truly happy.
And thinking about it now— breaking up with the woman I loved for so many years might have been the greatest opportunity.
If that hadn’t happened, I wouldn’t be standing here. That much is certain.
Gifts from the universe often feel like strange messages at first. But later, all the pieces fit perfectly.
The universe really has style.
To be continued…
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