FF14フレンドが亡くなった。突然の別れに涙が止まらない

Everyone dies someday. Online game friends are no exception, and there's a chance that a close friend could suddenly pass away. Are you prepared for that? Imagine how you'd feel if a friend you only knew through gaming passed away. Treasure your friends now so you don't have any regrets. 1. Meetings and Partings In online games, you meet many people, and partings come in many different ways. There are fights, natural deaths, retirements, and more, but this story is about the parting I experienced. 2. Meeting and Relationship with Mr. A Mr. A was a dear gaming friend I met through Final Fantasy XIV. To me, Mr. A was more than just a gaming buddy; he was someone special. He was a veteran player, and like a mentor who supported me. His words and actions were endearing, and they doubled the enjoyment of gaming. He was a kind person who treated me with kindness, even though I tend to take things literally. 3. Mr. A's Kindness and Trust He was a truly respectable person, treating me kindly without expecting anything in return. In online games, I don't care about the gender of the person inside, but I think it's probably a man. We had a relationship that transcended gender and allowed us to joke around freely. We were so close that we not only chatted but also exchanged DMs on X. 4. Gaming Time Together We logged in at the same time almost every time and spent time together. A was a good talker and we never ran out of things to chat about. We were able to have fun conversations even while waiting for legendary materials. He said, "It has an otherworldly fantasy feel, and it helps me forget the harsh reality." 5. A's Unhealthy Lifestyle Cigarettes and alcohol have become a habit. He is a heavy smoker, to the point of buying alcohol and tulle after work. I wondered whether I should tell him, "You should quit smoking and drinking," but I thought it was his choice and said nothing. He said, "I don't get hangovers, and it's just a habit, so I feel stressed if I hold back." Even though I felt uneasy somewhere in my heart, we headed into the dungeon together again today. 6. Unexpected Physical Changes While playing an ID game, Player A suddenly stops. This would never happen under normal circumstances. The other random players were confused and danced around while waiting. Five minutes passed, and there was no movement or chat response. "Could something have happened in real life...?" I began to worry. 7. Player A's Cough Won't Stop Finally, Player A spoke up, "Sorry, I had a cough..." There was a wheezing sensation deep in his chest, and every time he took a breath, his throat felt like it was catching. Is this bronchitis? Or asthma? His cough was so severe that it forced him to stop playing, and I was worried, thinking, "He looks extremely distressed." © SQUARE ENIX