149 – Rain

“We have lost a great person. I often disagreed with him, but I can’t deny that my community would not have thrived without this man named Cody Wolfe.” Akira gave a speech in front of the farm residents, plus Jane, Stella, Emily, Shawn, and several people from his community and Agatha’s. “We can grieve for losing him. We can mourn to heal ourselves. But don’t forget his accomplishments…”

The people listened solemnly, and occasional sobs could be heard among them. The others chose Akira to give the speech because no one else was able to do it. They were too sad about what happened.

Akira continued his speech. After that, one by one, they paid their last respects by praying in front of Cody’s painting, because they didn’t have his picture. Some of them put things like wreaths and so on there.

“I don’t know if I believe in God or not. I don’t even understand what God is, so I don’t know who to pray to.” Freya spoke when it was her turn. “My life may not have been long, but in my short ti