The Calm Before the Storm (2)

It was about ten days after I mailed the package containing the manuscript and my letter to my home.

Normally, when I sent a letter, a reply arrived about a week later, but for some reason, this time it was a little late. On top of that, the package was unusually thick.

'What could be inside?'

Unlike before, I stared quizzically at the thick, stuffed package, then tore open the top.

Upon opening it and looking inside, I saw that it contained quite a large number of letters.

Perhaps Mother had organized them; instead of being jumbled, they were neatly arranged one after another like a book.

'Are all of these fan letters?'

That seemed highly likely. I stared at the neatly stacked letters, then picked up the one that stood out the most.

Since this particular letter was so conspicuous, I guessed it was from my parents.

And when I checked the sender, I was certain it was a letter from my parents. Without hesitation, I tore open the tightly sealed flap and took out the contents...