Dave

I have known Dave for almost 4 years. As a matter of fact, he was at the airport when I arrived in Kumamoto for the first time. At that time he was Collette's. To me, he was just too cool and completely out of my league. Almost a year later, Collette decided to leave Japan and Dave ended up with Joanne. Although Jo and I would often take him out to lunch (usually to our favourite shop in Shiranuhi -- the Decoy, or to various Bento no Hirai). We even dragged him out to the beach and onsen on one occasion! Although we made great memories and I got to know him more and more, he was still out of my reach. But, almost unexpectedly, when I was ready to leave Uto and Jo said her farewells to Japan, Dave came with me to Suizenji. I had to make special arrangements with my landlord in order to have Dave stay here with me. We've been together for almost two years now. We spent hours together every day... He took me to work and waited patiently every day... he put up with my loud music everywhere we went.

We've been to the beach, to the mountains, to the forests, salsa dancing, hanami, and many other trips. He was so reliable and never gave me any headaches. My mom and my friends even liked him! Although Dad never met him, he gave Mom money to spend on him! Sometimes Dave would make strange sounds, but he never complained about how poorly I treated him. He was quite handsome and GENKI for his age! Recently he took me to Tomochimachi and Kikuchi... and even put up with stinky daiko drivers this season when I drank too much. Poor Dave was so good to me. I will always remember him and feel really sorry to see him gone. I will miss him so---------- much. I really depended on him and I don't know how I will do without him.