Novels by Kyna Nixie

Doctor Albern picked up the newspaper Jane had just thrown and folded it back neatly. He wasn’t surprised by Jane's response like this. For him, Jane's response was even calmer than he had previously imagined. Doctor Albern thought, that girl was going to scream hysterically or something.Yes, although Jane seemed to be shaking again, it just felt natural. Aunt Mary was still at Jane's side to rub her back and comfort her. Jane's eyes were still rounded and her gaze felt blank for a moment. She must be trying to find an answer to what was happening right now.“What does it mean? What's wrong with that newspaper?” Jane seemed to be coming back to her senses. He looked at Aunt Mary, then turned his gaze to Doctor Albern. “What do you want from me, Doctor? You want to play with me? If it’s true, this isn't funny at all.”Doctor Albern straightened his glasses. “Do you think I have that kind of humor, Ms Ross? Besides, what benefit

Initially, Neil and Jullian would meet Jane along with Doctor Albern. However, upon reconsideration, Doctor Albern finally decided that, Neil and Jullian should return when Jane's initial response led to a positive result.“If she’s able to accept the fact that today is no longer 2018, that's when you two can come in to see her. Ah, I mean to mention the fact that she is married and Mr. Walsh is her husband,” Doctor Albern suggestedAccording to the doctor, it took Jane some time to understand the information they were going to convey slowly and gradually. Doctor Albern didn’t want his patient to feel too shocked or even depressed by his current condition. Accepting that, she has amnesia must be very difficult for Jane.“Doctor Albern said it didn't take him long. We have to hurry and back there.” Neil stamped his feet nervously as he kept glancing at his watch. “Pay quickly and come back soon. You don't need to choose much, you

“Jullian, are you okay?”Neil glanced at Jullian who sat beside him in silence, while Neil was busy driving and watching the road. Ever since Neil picked up Jullian at his house to go to the hospital, that man didn't talk much.“Why do you ask like that? Do I look really messed up?” Jullian rubbed his face, as if he wanted to clean up the dirt that had never been there.“No, you look good. But, you’re very quiet today.” Neil spoke while his hands were busy controlling the steering wheel. “I understand that you definitely can't stop thinking about your wife. Honestly, I kept thinking about her all night too.”Jullian knows that. What this good friend said was true. He couldn't stop thinking about Jane. To make matters worse, the news delivered by Aunt Mary last night. She said Jane kept saying Steven's name and asked when he would come to see her.“Neil, to be honest I'm really confused abo

“Dissociative Amnesia?”Neil daydreamed, staring blankly at the ceiling in his room. All the explanations given by Jullian seemed very difficult for him to accept.So far, Neil had known little about amnesia. It's not even from a health article or the thing like that. Neil only knew about the disease, based on the novels and films he enjoyed. Yeah, although all of that must have been based on research, but Neil had never wanted to know about amnesia so deeply.Based on the limited information he knows, amnesia is a condition in which a person loses their memory. Neil never knew that there were many types of amnesia in medical science. He thought, when someone has amnesia, then that person will lose all memories. But in reality, there is also a type of amnesia like the one Jane was experiencing today.Jullian said something about Dissociative Amnesia, a type of amnesia that results in the

"Are you sure?” Neil couldn't believe the information that he had just heard yet. He was frozen for a moment at the door. Jullian had to pull him in and guide him to the couch at his living room.“Sit down first, let me get you a drink.” Jullian suggested, then left Neil who was still trying hard to understand the situation alone.It only took a few minutes for Jullian to return with two cups of coffee in his hands. Without having to ask, Jullian knew Neil's favorite taste of coffee. It is the black coffee with 2 sugar cubes.“Here, drink first. I understand you must be shocked to hear that. Me too.” Jullian put the cups on the coffee table right in front of them.“Okay. Thank you.” Neil blinked and snapped out of his reverie, raised his coffee cup, then took a sip of its contents.The scent of coffee that wafted and tickled his nos

After discussing the best way to deal with Jane's current condition, Jullian reluctantly followed the doctor's advice and discouraged him from accompanying Jane for the day. They chose this step, so that Jane would not feel confused and overwhelmed by what had really happened. Instead, Aunt Mary would stay over and look after Jane at the hospital.“Why do bad things happen like this repeatedly?” Jullian contemplated staring blankly at the ceiling of his room. He still couldn’t forget what Doctor Albern had said this afternoon.Doctor Albern concluded that Jane had Dissociative Amnesia. A type of amnesia that results in the sufferer forgetting some important information in her life. And in Jane's case, she forgot about her marriage and Jullian as her husband.Doctor Albern has not been able to determine the real reason why Jane ended up like this. However, it is likely that the accident had left he

Hikaru stared at his cellphone with a frown. In any case, the photo he managed to capture through his cellphone camera couldn’t be used as solid evidence. That photo was too dark and slightly blurry because it was taken at night from a long distance. Anyone who saw that photo would only think it just a photo of a bush glowing at night. It can be anything and a flashlight is the most reasonable answer that can be accepted. Just like Yama said.“Am I really hallucinating? But I was very awake when that light felt to the ground.” Hikaru muttered softly while reassuring himself.If Hikaru saw that light shortly after he woke up, he might doubt what he just saw. However, it was clear that Hikaru saw that light after dinner, perhaps thirty minutes after he woke up. By then, of course Hikaru was no longer half asleep, he was fully awake with a full stomach. The light was clear in his eyes. However, somehow no one noticed the light's presence.

Hikaru was shocked when he realized the first floor of the inn was filled with party decorations. Balloons and colorful ribbons adorn every corner of the room. Of all the decorations, the one that caught his eye was the large banner written “Happy 20th Birthday, Hikaru!” on it, complete with his childhood photo. Without asking a question, Hikaru already knew who made all of this. They must be the two guys who ready with party hats and standing holding a cake with a candle on it. His two best friends, Yama and Mika.“HAPPY BIRTHDAY!” Everyone in the room shouted celebrating Hikaru’s age. Yes, everyone, not only Yama and Mika, but also the inn staff.“What is this? It’s like a kid’s party.” Despite saying that, it was obvious that Hikaru was blushing and couldn’t hide his blush face.“It’s okay to come back like a child sometimes.” Yama embraced Hikaru while ruffling his best friend’s hair.The party decorations i

Hikaru woke up in the middle of the night with a hungry stomach. He skipped dinner time because he had fallen asleep since the afternoon. As he remembered, he entered the room after Mika decided to go to onsen with Uncle Yuuchi, while Yama was busy with his arcade machine.“Wow, it turns out they called many times, huh? I forgot to turn on the ringtone.” Hikaru checks his cellphone and finds many missed calls from Yama and Mika. That two must have intended to wake him up and invite him to dinner together.Hikaru's stomach sounded, a sign that he was asking to be filled. He walked to the bedroom door, planning to go outside and hoping to meet Aunt Miharu for some food.Is Aunt Miharu still awake? If it's not, I need someone to feed me. Ah! I wish they provided instant ramen in every room.As the doorknob of his room turned, Hikaru was startled by the sound of a plastic bag falling. The man

Tanabe Yuuchi parked the white van he was driving right in front of a building with a modern classic style with wood elements. Rather than a resort or inn, it looked more like a western-style resident's house with a large garden. The brown color of the building looks very well with the current autumn mood. The wood elements give a warm impression in the cool autumn breeze of Toyako.From inside the inn, an innkeeper in a collared t-shirt with long sleeves combined with the same colored trousers helped unload their suitcases. He picked the guest's suitcases carefully but still deftly.“Welcome back, Miss Takashi.” The petite man greeted Mika intimately.“Thank you, long time no see.” Mika replied with a warm smile, even though her face seemed a little doubtful. Looks like Mika is trying to remember whether she knew this staff before or not.“Come, let me take you to each

“Ah … Finally!” Mika spread her arms wide when she already exited from the terminal area of Shin-Chitose Airport. She looked up and closed her eyes. Not to forget, Mika sucked in as much air as her lungs could accommodate. Seeing Mika’s dramatic behavior, the two boys who were now standing between her could only shake their heads in amazement.Their flight from Haneda to Shin-chitose will take at least 4 hours. If they had taken economy class, what Mika was doing now would make much more sense. The problem was that the girl had even booked the best class that should be able to minimize her fatigue or muscle stiffness. Certainly, what she was doing right now was simply exaggerated.“You only flew for 4 hours, but you act like a prisoner who has just been released after being confined in a cell for years.” Yama commented.Usually, Mika would be annoyed if Yama said that. But this time,

Haneda Airport that morning looked crowded. Some people are seen walking with fast steps as if they are pressed for time, while others appear relaxed. Today was not the holiday season, so it was certain that those who seemed to be in a hurry were mostly someone on an important business trip.In one of the waiting rooms of the airport terminal, there is a handsome boy sitting alone sipping his hot coffee. The charcoal black haired man who was wearing only a plain white T-shirt with a gray jacket combined with black jeans and white sports shoes. That man seemed to be a simple, hassle-free person. He only carried one medium-sized black suitcase beside him.From the color of the clothes and the suitcase, the man seemed to dislike the appearance or the color that was too bright. He seemed to be trying not to attract the attention of those around him. However, it seems that neutral colors are not very helpful. He doesn't know how many girls have glanc