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This happened when I was still at elementary school.
One day A, who was my best friend, came to school on crutches.
I asked him what had happened but he wouldn't tell me.
I was worried about A since he had recently lost his father in a car accident.
So I turned to B and C, who were playing with A on the previous day, for an explanation.
B and C looked uncomfortable at first, but in the end, knowing that I was A's best friend, they told me what had happened.
B "Yesterday we were playing catch in A's apartment's garden. At one time C threw a wild ball. A tried to catch it but tripped and fell. And then on top of A's leg..."
Me "Go on!"
C "She fell....."
Me "What?"
B "A's mother."
Me "......!?"
C "It was suicide, apparently. She's still alive but is in critical condition."
That day A left school early, and the next day we learned that A's mother had passed away.
Having lost both his parents, A was taken into the care of his paternal grandparents.
This happened when I was still at elementary school.
One day A, who was my best friend, came to school on crutches.
I asked him what had happened but he wouldn't tell me.
I was worried about A since he had recently lost his father in a car accident.
So I turned to B and C, who were playing with A on the previous day, for an explanation.
B and C looked uncomfortable at first, but in the end, knowing that I was A's best friend, they told me what had happened.
B "Yesterday we were playing catch in A's apartment's garden. At one time C threw a wild ball. A tried to catch it but tripped and fell. And then on top of A's leg..."
Me "Go on!"
C "She fell....."
Me "What?"
B "A's mother."
Me "......!?"
C "It was suicide, apparently. She's still alive but is in critical condition."
That day A left school early, and the next day we learned that A's mother had passed away.
Having lost both his parents, A was taken into the care of his paternal grandparents.
Comments
I got nuthing :|
One theory of mine is the most logical for me: That the mother, devastated by her love's death falls into depression and wants nothing to do with anything that reminds her of him. That why she tries to kill him but fails and dies. Thus it is supposed to be suicide.
The second theory is old fashioned suicide triggered by depression, completely coincidential with the time and place where the kids were playing.
The last theory, not so logical, but also probable. (Prepare for wild imagination logic!!:P) C, A's friend had a relationship with A's mother and were looking to make it more..."official". Thus, they sabotage the father who dies in a car "accident". Afterwards, probably because they thought A was an obstacle to their romantic affair, decided to create another little "accident" so that they would get away with two murders. However, C throws the ball harder than he should and as a result the whole plan backfires and his romance dies with the mother. Of course nothing like the third theory is evident in the story, so... yeah :P
Vivid imagination, lol. Thank you for the post, Saya chan! Looking forward for the next update, take care!
1) A's mother wanted to kill him (a kind of ritual suicide-killing to gather all the family on the other side), although she has chosen rather an unusual method.
2) A's mother was cleaning windows. C threw the ball with so much force that it hit A's mother, she lost her consciousness and fell down.
Neither of these explainations are that good, so I'm waiting for somebody to unravel the puzzle, lol.
Thank you very much for the story!
I thought it was because A's mom was sad his father died. I don't know though, that's all I could come up with. Thank you for the post!
~Kiera
This is quite trying to see it from the worst possible perspective though haha.
If I truly allow my imagination to run wild:
You can say that A tripped because his father held his leg to save him from his mother's fall.
A's leg was just an unfortunate accident.
Anyway, the title "Too Cruel" is a bit of an understatement....
i got this wild guess haha:
A's parents found out A is a jinx or maybe a demon etc. So, they decided to kill A.
His father tried to kill A by hitting A with the car, instead he failed and died in the process.
A's mother then found the perfect opportunity to kill him while the boys were playing, thinking that she could crush him by falling on him from a height (and die together). But she failed too and died istead.
Now maybe A's paternal grandparents will soon discover the secret and ....... :P
All those theories I have came up with has been written by the fellow readers.
So Im just gonna come back here and wait for your explanation, Saya~
Thanks for this story!
But I think the title is appropriate. It is too cruel. not only to lose your father, but also your mother as well, and to realise she may have been trying to kill you!
OR
The one that fell is not her mother but her spirit... coz A's mother won't survive the crash to do suicide the next day, so the one that's fell was her....
Am i right?
I guess I could have put this under the "cryptic" label, though it's not known as a cryptic story :D
When I first posted this story all I had in mind was that A's mother didn't just commit suicide but tried to kill her son along with herself.
Or it could be all pure coincidence.
But it's great to see you people come up with all sorts of original and interesting theories!
@GreedyTengu: May be! I never thought of the possibility but that's interesting.
@Kissing Candy: I think so too!:)
@nunu: That's what many people think, dear!
Gosh you people are so clever!
@Subaiii: When I look at your name I'm reminded of the Japanese word "Subarashii" meaning "wonderful" :D
Yeah the mother was probably watching the kids play and waiting for her chance. I dunno if C was part of the plan. May be! Thanks for the good theory!
@Anon (23 Oct): I also think that's what she tried to do.
@Tia: Hello! Sorry for my late reply again! Thank you always for welcoming me back :D
Like always, there are so many possibilities with this story. It may be by chance that the mother fell on top of A, but it may be intentional...
Or as you say, maybe C was in league with the mother....
Oh, I like your last theory! Who knows, it might be true! It makes the story even more interesting. I like to see people use their imagination when they try to unravel crpytic stories, and you did a great job!
You take care too, my friend! :D
@regorgitated: "she has chosen rather an unusual method" - haha, I agree XD
I like your second theory too. It's very interesting :D
And I thank you for your comment. It gives me a lot of motivation!
@Kiera: Hello, Kiera-sama~
That's the most natural explanation for the mother's action, dear. Thank you for your comment! :D
@Anon (24 Oct 00:31): Very possible, my dear!
@Hinanawi Tenshi: Is the "Tenshi" in your name meant to be the Japanese word for angel?
So you think her death was accidental. That's quite intersting. I like it.
Oh, and you also imagine that the father tried to save him? I never thought of that one! :D
@HN3: Homicide suicide? Nice :D
@Noino: No worries, dear. It's easy to miss it. I'm fine, how are you? I hope you're happy. And yes, and it is a very disturbing story.
@DonAbad: The first time I read the story I went OMFG. I'm glad I was able to convey its creepiness in my translation.
@Chester Ho: I understand that you have been busy. Don't worry! Come back here when you are free! :D Take care and don't work too hard!
I think we can make another short story out your ideas! Cool stuff, thank you! :D
@nunu: I agree. I just love reading all these imaginative theories.
@sunflowerbloom: You always have a cute profile picture, dear!
My own explanation isn't that great XD
My readers far outdo me in this area! Thanks a lot for your comment!
@Sadae: Tia always comes up with wonderful theories, I agree!
I like horror stories with creepy mothers in them, don't you? XD
@Tani M: You're right, the title is so appropriate. Such a cruel fate for a little boy like him. When I first read the story I momentarily froze from shock!
@Petzie: Her spirit? Hmmm may be! For cryptic stories, there are never right answers, so your theories are as valid as those of others! :D
THANKS A LOT AGAIN EVERYONE, for your comments. I'm overjoyed everytime someone post a comment! :D
"It was suicide, apparently"
Thanks for this one saya!