The memory is more of a half-remembered montage, a marathon of events from his earliest childhood.
Notably, he spends the majority of his time in one of two places: what appears to be a childcare facility of some sort (though he is the only child present) and a medical facility.
The childcare facility is - fine. Fun, even. There's plenty of toys and books and adults who come in and out to look after him and keep him engaged. He's cheerful and friendly; even if it's work, he's far from a fussy child to deal with. Occasionally, a man who looks exactly like a thirty year old Hizumi drops by to see how he's progressing before leaving again, evidently busy.
He's not such a fan of the medical facility, but more because it smells funny and has a lot more rules. He gets frequent checkups in his youth, all to make sure he's growing up healthily. But even still, he doesn't fuss too much over that, either.
There's one day in particular that stands out clearly from the rest. It starts off more or less the same as any other day, but partway through, the adults begin pulling each other away to speak about something out of earshot. Whatever it is, even Hizumi, only about four, can tell something's wrong. Most of them end up coming up with an excuse to step away for a while, leaving him unattended in the facility... only for a man and a woman, both workers, to return while the others are away. He can tell they aren't as happy as they pretend to be, but when they gather up some of his clothes and tell him it's time to go outside, he doesn't fight the tug on his small hand. They've helped take care of him too; there's no reason for him to suspect them.
They bundle him into a car, and they're off, his wide eyes taking in the outside world brimming with curiosity.
Day 509
Notably, he spends the majority of his time in one of two places: what appears to be a childcare facility of some sort (though he is the only child present) and a medical facility.
The childcare facility is - fine. Fun, even. There's plenty of toys and books and adults who come in and out to look after him and keep him engaged. He's cheerful and friendly; even if it's work, he's far from a fussy child to deal with. Occasionally, a man who looks exactly like a thirty year old Hizumi drops by to see how he's progressing before leaving again, evidently busy.
He's not such a fan of the medical facility, but more because it smells funny and has a lot more rules. He gets frequent checkups in his youth, all to make sure he's growing up healthily. But even still, he doesn't fuss too much over that, either.
There's one day in particular that stands out clearly from the rest. It starts off more or less the same as any other day, but partway through, the adults begin pulling each other away to speak about something out of earshot. Whatever it is, even Hizumi, only about four, can tell something's wrong. Most of them end up coming up with an excuse to step away for a while, leaving him unattended in the facility... only for a man and a woman, both workers, to return while the others are away. He can tell they aren't as happy as they pretend to be, but when they gather up some of his clothes and tell him it's time to go outside, he doesn't fight the tug on his small hand. They've helped take care of him too; there's no reason for him to suspect them.
They bundle him into a car, and they're off, his wide eyes taking in the outside world brimming with curiosity.