The old woman didn't hear the two children behind her chasing after her and calling out...
All her attention was focused on finding that young man.
The urgent pressure and rising tension were driving her crazy.
Ah?!
That was...
The old woman opened her mouth.
Still, no sound came out.
She didn't know what to call out.
And she didn't even know why she was still making such a fuss at a time like this.
Anything would do. She just had to make some noise.
As long as it got the attention of the person ahead.
The old woman ran even harder.
She stretched her hand out farther.
"...Wait..."
At last, the old woman managed to make a sound.
It was very faint.
But she instantly felt refreshed.
That was right.
All she had to do was call out, "Wait!"
What had she been fretting about all this time?
She really had gone soft in the head.
"Wait!"
The old woman shouted.
"Person up ahead..."
Hm?
She only glanced down for a moment—
Running and calling out at the same time was a heavy burden for an old woman.
She couldn't help lowering her head to catch her breath.
But soon, she raised her eyes again.
But...
Where was he?!
The old woman's eyes widened.
Her heart sank.
Her hands and feet went numb.
She was panting hard.
Yet she seemed to feel none of it.
It was as though her thoughts had become separated from her body.
The old woman kept moving forward.
Stumbling a little.
Sometimes, it was like that...
Once you let up, you might never be able to return to giving it your all...
But the old woman hadn't let up...
It was because...
She had still...
Lost sight of