"I love you very much, Father." Written by Satoru Tanaka, who uses a wheelchair.
I’m Megumi, twenty-two years old. I adore my father. The story I’m about to tell is a tale of love—a truly magnificent love story. It is titled: "I Love You, Father." Megumi: "I’m such a lucky woman; it’s rare to have a father who looks this cool and distinguished. Oh, I really need to fully appreciate just how much I’m loved." Father: "Megumi, I want you to smoke these two cigarettes outside the house each day. I’ll leave two in the box for you daily." Megumi: "Yes, understood, Father." Smoking Time Megumi: "Cigarettes... Marlboros. I’m so happy. It’s been two weeks since I last smoked. They taste so good; it makes me feel happy, too." Megumi: "Finished one. Put it out. This flavor... it reminds me of Father. Shades of gray suit him so well." Gazing at the cigarette ash, Megumi spoke to herself. Megumi: "Marlboros that remind me of Father—I just love Marlboros." The love between Megumi and her father con...