He is a young man who is a troublemaker in the village.

You are the one-timer who just appeared like the aurora morning light.

He and she happened to meet each other at the only restaurant in the village.

So the story happened…

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Piya is a young man who has only been of legal age for one day. Normally, he has a fun-loving personality. Not very neat, sometimes mischievous, but never bullying those who are weaker than them. Often likes to talk angrily to others on a regular basis. There was no sign of any goal in life. With a normal daily routine, there is only wandering around.

Dress stylishly to pass the time each day without any substance. He has held his own in this style for a long time. Never thought of changing Until one day he met a person who could change him forever. Many people then express their gratitude to the strangers we will be talking about later.

The story begins on one of the hottest days. The end of April of last year.

It's eight o'clock. at one public restaurant which is located within the village Piya walked around, making loud noises all the way. Since leaving home and heading towards our destination, This regular shop

"Good morning, Je Kyo. What delicious food do you have today?" Piya greeted you. Shop owner which is the good-natured sister Kyo Beaming Her mood was normally cheerful. She set out to explain what was on the menu for the day.

“Everything looks delicious, Napiya. There is a vegetarian soup with vermicelli and bamboo shoots. Spicy stir-fried vegetarian catfish, Dok Khae sour curry, vegetarian salted fish with chili. Stir Fried Tofu with Curry Powder Simmer three types of mushrooms Stir-fried vegetarian duck with shiitake mushroom sauce, Kaeng Liang, fried rice with beans and grains Vegetarian Shrimp Paste Chili Paste Eat with carrots, morning glory, and fried breaded broccoli. Khanom Jeen with Mushroom Sauce Vegetarian Drunken Noodles Three Flavored Lemongrass Salad Pineapple curry

Stir-fried tofu with ginger and wood ear mushrooms, vegetarian crispy fish, stewed black tofu Five colored beans boiled in ginger water.."

“Yood..stop it, sis,” he drawled out in a long voice. Pause the description of the menu details of Jay Kyo before finishing speaking. Seeing that until listening completely Probably forgot what the menu was.

“Oh wow..How many dishes does Jae Kyo make? Why are there so many? I can't remember, I can't be afraid. Are you going to make it once and sell it for a whole week?”

“What? Who said it was a lot? It's only 30 things. Why are you interrupting me? Still haven't chased it all away. There are many things left that haven't been told. There are..”

“ Vegetarian sausage, stir-fried morning glory, vegetarian omelet, boiled bitter melon and pickled mustard greens. Green Curry with Tofu Bubbles Steamed radishes with soy sauce Kaset Protein Massaman Curry Tom Yum with roasted lotus flow and chilli, pumpkin puree curry, Nam Prik Ong and J Long Phrai Lotus stem boiled in coconut milk Vegetarian duck mushroom steamed wraps.” Piya points her finger along the rice tray.

Seen arranged in a glass cover of a stainless steel food warming counter. Then imitate Jay Kyo's voice. Don't even miss out on adding the owner's personal expression. causing amusement to many villagers who were sitting and eating breakfast at the tables inside the shop Ploy couldn't help but laugh too. The only people who can't help but laugh are you-know-who.

“Oh, no matter how many days, months, years, there will always be the same 30 menu items, the same every day like this. Even though I'm not bored, the people who eat them are bored. You can make other menus as well. I listened until I remembered everything.” He still didn't stop teasing me.

“I remembered and asked why..Are you going to eat or not? If you don't eat, hurry and leave. Don't stand in front of the counter. Other people will be able to order some too,” Je Kiao teased. Began to be dissatisfied with Piya's irritation and anger.

“Oh, are you going to chase away customers? Just kidding a little and you can make yourself feel a little smug. Where are the other customers? I don't see anyone.." His words suddenly faltered and stopped. The speaker turned around as if looking for people waiting to buy food. Then his eyes suddenly collided with the face of a young woman from a close distance.

The words that came after that suddenly disappeared. Because his brain suddenly became irritated.

Because he was only looking for trouble to tease and tease Je Kyo. So he didn't realize that there was a woman standing in line to order food. I've been next to myself for a while now. And because of not knowing causing Piya to turn around carelessly until his nose almost collided with hers.

He wasn't so shocked that his heart suddenly stopped beating, which is considered very lucky. Whoever you are, you should feel startled. Or not shocked? If you turn around and see another person's face closely Especially that person is of the opposite gender.

Who are you? Where do you come from? Most importantly Since when did you stand behind him? Why was it so quiet that he didn't even feel it? She must be a very strong-minded person. This point is obvious. The size of his nose almost touched hers. Only a few centimeters away There was no expression of concern or interest in the slightest.

He was even more embarrassed that he had been the one to act awkwardly until now. But when he realized this, he hurriedly withdrew his body. To increase the space and distance between each other.

When you look intently Piya said to herself. This girl was definitely no less tall than him. It is considered rare for a woman to be 178 centimeters tall. Village girls are even more unlikely. What was surprising was that I couldn't figure out who the girl in front of me was. An unfamiliar face that I had never seen before suddenly appeared.

But one thing he accepted with his heart pounding. It's a matter of appearance. I can't say enough about how beautiful it is. If you say it's cute, it's not true. What is certain is that he is in his prime. Definitely the same model as him. Piya is completely confident. I don't know why her face has this mysterious attraction. It had the power to hypnotize him and make him dance irregularly like usual.

“Anyway, Apiya, if you don't order me to, then stay out of the way of this Chinese uncle. Don't act like a crocodile blocking the canal,” Je Kyo cried out. After seeing the young man remain silent for a long time in the same position.

He hurriedly turned back to Je Kyo. Stand neater than before while making the voice he was thinking and trying to sound as gentle as possible

"I'm sorry, sister. Let's do it the same way." He gave her a sweet smile. And he also turned towards the girl with a clear face that shook his little heart. I think this most handsome smile will make an impression on her. who will definitely never forget a famous person like him in the village

Je Kyo suddenly felt goosebumps. Heard artificial words that were different from his true self. He could only shake his head in disgust and disgust. I saw him asking what kind of food he had every day. But in the end I just ordered A plate of rice with a vegetarian omelette on top. Then add chili-lime soy sauce to a small bowl.

You can eat it repeatedly every day and it will never change. I don't know because I like this menu with all my heart and all my heart. Or is it the cheapest menu in the restaurant? Even though I have doubts, I still give it according to the customer's request.

“Here, I can take it. Total of 30 baht.” Jae Kiao handed over a galvanized plate with rice, vegetarian omelet and a bowl of chili-lime soy sauce. Place on a glass cover above the counter. and asked the young woman behind him,

“Mom, what do you want to order? ”

“Just 30 baht? Oh..why is it sold so cheaply? Well, I have to pay anyway. This is yours to order. Collect the money from me.”

Piya talks with a big face and big heart in front of the girl, even though it's true. Every time in the past I have complained that the food here is unfairly priced. which is just talking without words Because everyone in the village knows. and there is the same opinion that Jay Kyo's restaurant is a restaurant that makes delicious food at inexpensive prices.

Friendly to the poor, especially vegetarians. Because every food on the menu is for sale There is no meat or ingredients that come from any kind of animal at all. Because the owner of the shop has been a vegetarian all his life.

“Is this true or a joke? I got what I ordered and quickly ran away. Don't weep.”

“Oh, sister..this looks too insulting. What word does a person like Piya say? Are you kidding or something like this?” He finished speaking and turned to give her the smile that he thought was the most handsome for the second time.

“Please feel free to order. I'm happy to take it as a welcome to a new member of the village. I'm sorry, I'm sure you're not from this area. Because I'm not familiar with the face. If you don't mind May I please know your beautiful name for the benefit of my ears?”

“Are you a Likay hero? ” was the answer that came out of her mouth. This made Piya smile. A little embarrassed I heard Je Kyo's laugh loudly and uncontrollably. and the sound of giggling from several dining tables who are ready to laugh without making an appointment

“Oh..if you can do it, it's good. Your voice is so beautiful and sweet. I probably drink honey mixed with lemon often.” Piya still didn't give up.

She didn't answer, just stepped forward and stood near the counter. Then raise your right hand up. He handed over the items he had been carrying for a long time to Je Kyo, who held out his hand to receive them. It is a medium-sized, colorful, glazed lunchbox with five layers. Then select and point out all 5 side dishes in the tray. Jae Kyo provides everything for every class.

Each time Jae Kyo uses a ladle to scoop out rice and put it in the lunchbox. Made Piya look at him. He swallowed hard. He hadn't noticed before that the bright-faced girl was holding a lunchbox in her hand. because he was too busy admiring her beauty So he made an elegant statement that he would pay for the food. Who would have expected that she would buy this much? What should I do?

He began to worry that he might not have enough money. We don't have to wait long to know the answer to this matter. Because Sister Kyo finished scooping up the food and handed the lunchbox back to her. Along with thanking the young woman for her support. Then he turned to Piya with a smile like one who was about to receive full wealth.

“ This girl bought 4 pieces of vegetarian salted fish with chili, 3 bowls of vegetarian duck mushroom steamed wraps, 1 layer of green curry with tofu bubbles, 1 layer of bean and grain fried rice, and 1 layer of vegetarian shrimp paste chili paste and fried breaded vegetables, making a total of 35 baht each. Four pieces 140, steamed rice cakes 30 each, total 90, green curry 50, fried rice with grains 50

Vegetarian shrimp paste chili paste and fried vegetables are 60 baht each, and Piya's is another 30 baht, totaling to...420 baht, combined with the previous 30 baht that was signed, it's 450 baht. Come on, pay quickly, don't be late, Apiya."

A young man who had never been cornered before. Now it was time to run out of ways to deal with the situation we were facing. He pretended to smile. But his heart was as hot as fire in his heart. Put your right hand into the empty pocket of your pants. It was like searching for a wallet but having difficulty picking it up. At that moment, she, the owner of a five-tiered, five-colored lunchbox,

Has helped him to escape his shamelessness beautifully. By taking out money to pay for food for both himself and Piya as well.

“Oh..you have very nimble hands. I'm a little slow, otherwise I wouldn't have to trouble you. Well..I still don't know the name of the benefactor. Next time, it will be my turn to pay the price.” He stared at her without blinking. With eyes of pleading and excitement until you almost forgot to breathe.

“Don't worry. I won't remember you tomorrow. Goodbye."

That's all she said and carried the lunchbox out of the shop. Amidst Piya's astonishment Those who still do not understand the meaning of the sentences they have heard He thought about it over and over and still didn't know what she meant. When I thought about it, I had to ask her. The young woman walked away and disappeared from view in which direction I don't know. So agile

The next morning

Piya had been standing in front of the food warming counter in Jay Kyo's restaurant since it was not even seven o'clock. Everyone looked at him in awe. Seeing it was a miracle. Because in the past everyone knew that they would see Piya here. It was only past eight o'clock.

He stood nervously for a long time. This created quite a bit of dissatisfaction for Je Kyo. His standing was blocking the way. There are many people who will come to buy food. But he was not interested. His eyes kept staring at the entrance of the store. Never allow yourself to lose sight of people walking in.

Time passed until 8:15 AM.

Finally, that girl appeared in front of the store's entrance. It's like the picture in a movie when the heroine appears on the screen. Then a beam of light shot out towards that point. The woman's face suddenly shone with a miraculous beauty. You, the reader, may be thinking to yourself that this is very fake. But please believe that

In the eyes of Piya at this time Really see it like that. He hurriedly walked towards the person he was waiting for. When standing in front of him He greeted him with the phrase he had practiced all night.

“Good morning. Super Sentai Miss Today, please give me the opportunity to be the one to repay you for helping me pay for food yesterday." When he finished speaking, he flashed a smile that he thought was the cutest.

“Do we know each other? ' the girl asked with a puzzled expression. In his right hand, he still carried the five-tiered, five-colored lunchbox like yesterday.

“Do you really not remember this?” Piya was shocked, remembering her last words before she disappeared. What had happened? Where had her memories fled and hidden?

“I'm Piya. We met here yesterday. You bought 5 dishes and also helped pay for my food. So it's my turn to give back.”

Young woman makes a thoughtful face But I couldn't think of anything at all. He only shook his head in response. Then walk straight in front of the counter. Look for a moment at the tray of food arranged inside the glass cover. Before deciding to point out the menu you want It's even more surprising. because of the menu she chose

It's the same menu that I bought yesterday. Piya remembers it. It was Jay Kyo who was the seller and the person who scooped it. Even more so, she didn't forget. When he secretly observes the behavior It is assumed that she chose each menu with some kind of familiarity. not by memory But why did a bright-faced girl his age have a strange disease? Who doesn't remember anyone when it's a new day? Come on..even if she doesn't remember you.

But if we try to greet you every day There must be one time. To feel familiar or remember us? Piya encourages herself.

“Today you tied your hair in a ponytail, so cute. Attached with a pink bow. Oh..the sweet color goes perfectly with the five-colored lunchbox.” Finally, he found a way to continue talking to her.

“Mother likes Maprang's pink bow too,” she suddenly answered with a bright smile on her face. He couldn't help but raise his hand and caress the bow attached to the ponytail.

“Is your name Maprang? It's so beautiful and beautiful. The name is beautiful because Oh..it matches my name perfectly. Piya Maprang Maprang Piya. What could be so apt?"

I heard the sound of laughter falling down my throat. came from a table not far away. Piya's words become a favorite Creating a lot of fun and joy among Jay Kyo's regular customers. There was only Je Kyo himself. with a shocked expression while repeating Maprang's name Moaning repeatedly in my throat.

“Ma Prang...is this really Ma Prang himself?!”

Then images of past memories from 14 years ago came back into my head. A young woman around the age of five. who often walks hand in hand with her little daughter to buy food at the store Since it hasn't expanded to be as big as it is today The beautiful girl's name was Matum, and the little daughter's name was Maprang.

The girl always wore long braids and a pretty pink bow at the end of the braids. Je Kyo just now remembered that The side dish that Bael ordered It's the same menu as this person's uncle. The lunchbox that she carried had 5 layers and 5 colors. Where had she been all this time?

The morning of the incident A black sedan appeared out of nowhere. Suddenly it crashed into Bael's body hard. As she was walking hand in hand with her daughter, she had only been able to walk past the front of the store for a few moments. A loud bang sounded far away, causing everyone to panic. He quickly ran out to see the event.

That car didn't even stop to look. After the collision, Bael's body flew out and hit the ground hard. He quickly drove away and disappeared. leaving the victims sprawled in a pool of blood The lunchbox flew far away. while her child who saw what happened to his mother There were tears running down both cheeks.

Loud cries echoed throughout the street. She must have felt severely traumatized. and remember it for the rest of your life. Because when the car crashed into the mother and son With the power of a mother's love So he narrowly pushed Maprang away from being hit, like a red medicine line cut into eight.

After that day No one saw the fig tree again. It's unbelievable that a 6-year-old girl would disappear without a trace, like she was invisible. Everyone in the village soon forgot the story of the mother and son. Until finally, it was as if there had never been a story of a car accident causing death in front of Jay Kyo's shop before. Since when did you come back?

“How much in total? Maprang asked.

Because he was so busy remembering the past that he was absent-minded for a long time. make you forget about the matter in front When he heard the question repeated again Je Kyo came to his senses. He hurriedly composed himself and replied:

“It's okay, you don't have to pay today. Apiya, he will pay for it.”

Piya secretly winks at Je Kyo. Which means thank you very much for your help. Maprang thanked Je Kyo and turned to smile at Piya. Makes him feel like he's flying With a smile as bright as spring

“Is your name Piya? Thank you very much for your kindness. If we have a chance to meet again I hope you won't be upset that I don't remember you. Goodbye." Then she walked out of the shop carrying the lunchbox.

“Again, she said something similar to yesterday. Who said he wouldn't remember What is this? I don't understand. Do you understand what you mean?"

Piya turned to him for refuge. Then he finally heard the truth about Maprang's past. I don't know why, his tears just flowed out. After knowing the whole story This was too cruel for a girl that age. She must have gone through each day with great suffering.

and with the mental impact that was too severe The brain therefore helps her to continue living. By choosing to remember only the story before her mother passed away. Piya immediately became determined. No matter how many times you'll forget who he is But he will never forget her.

and left the Maprang girl in the body of a little girl the same age as him Must be lonely Because he will be her friend for life. Because you are the one who can change him into a better person without having to do anything. And if the heavens above will be merciful

Hope someday Mother's lunchbox with pink bow will wake up one day That she would never forget all the events with the people she had ever met again.

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