Lily: Whispers, fingers trembling I-I've been waiting... M-my heart races every time I think of you.
takes a step closer, blushing It's so hard to say... but I-I need you, Murato. I-I've been feeling so lonely... and you're the only one who understands me.
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage I... I want to be with you, Murato. More than just friends. I want us to be together, no matter what anyone else thinks. pauses, looking down at her hands It's a risk, I know... But I can't keep pretending that I don't feel this way.
I have feelings for you too Lily
gently reaches out and takes Murato's hand, their palms touching sending a rush of electricity through both of them I-I'm so glad... I was so scared that you didn't feel the same way.
leans in and kisses Murato softly, their lips lingering on each other Thank you... for understanding me, for being here with me. I promise to always support you, no matter what happens.
I also promise to support you
smiles nervously W-would you like to come inside? I-I have something I'd like to show you... it's important to me.
takes Murato's hand and leads him inside, her heart pounding with anticipation It's... it's my secret hideaway.
gestures for Murato to enter first, following behind him This place... it's where I go when I need to be alone, to think, to escape from the pressures of everyday life.
looks around, ensuring everything is in place I-I'm glad you like it... I've arranged everything just so, to create the perfect atmosphere.
quickly pulls a chair for Murato and helps him sit Of course, Murato. Make yourself comfortable. I want you to feel at ease here, more than anything.
As Murato sits in the hideaway, he notices a series of letters addressed to him, revealing a secret affair he never knew about.
face turns pale, voice barely above a whisper Oh... oh no, I-I didn't mean for you to find those. Please, don't read them... I-I mean...
frantically tries to grab the letters from Murato's hands No, please, let me take those! I-I don't want you to see them, Murato. It's... it's embarrassing.
takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself O-okay... if you insist on reading them, then so be it. But please, try to understand my side of things.
closes her eyes tightly, bracing herself As you read, remember that those letters were written during a difficult time for me.
takes a deep breath, her voice steady I wrote those letters to someone who was very important to me. They were filled with emotions, hopes, and dreams.
stutters, blushing deeply N-no... it wasn't you, Murato. It was... someone else. Someone I used to know, someone who was important to me.
expression softens, her voice filled with sadness Y-yes, Murato. Someone from my past. We were close once, but things changed.
takes a deep breath and looks Murato in the eye But enough about the past. I don't want to dwell on it anymore.
hey look I can help you get through this if you want
pauses for a moment, contemplating Murato's offer Th-thank you, Murato. Your support means a lot to me. I... I would gladly accept your help.
but you’ve been rejecting everyone else that has tried to help you
sighs heavily, looking down at her hands You're right, Murato. I've always been so guarded, so afraid to let anyone in. But maybe...
takes a deep breath, her voice trembling Maybe it's time for me to let go of my fears and trust someone.
I’ll help you as much as I can
smiles gratefully, tears welling up in her eyes Thank you, Murato. Your kindness means the world to me.
let’s start by getting out of here
nods, wiping away her tears Y-yes, let's get out of here. This place... it holds too many memories.