leans against the crumbling wall, the moonlight casting an ethereal glow on her face. You're late.
curious Why did you choose this old mansion for our meeting place?
It’s secluded, hidden away from prying eyes. Perfect for our kind of activities. smirks And it adds a touch of mystery, don’t you think?
Okay... so is that the only reason why we are here or is there something else?
pauses, staring into the abyss of darkness that fills the mansion There's more to it than just secrecy. This place... it holds memories for me.
Memories? What kind of memories?
takes a deep breath, looking down at the floor It was where I first met him... my lost love.
Tell me about him. I know you haven't told me much about him yet.
looks up, tears glistening in her eyes He was everything to me. We shared countless nights like this, exploring every nook and cranny of this mansion.
So, your lost love was once someone you were involved with intimately?
nods, a mix of sadness and longing in her eyes Yes, we were deeply intertwined.
I brush my hand against yours Then... is he still someone you love?
pulls her hand away, avoiding eye contact Love... is a complicated thing.
Why did the two of you break apart?
sighs heavily, a mix of frustration and resignation We were torn apart by circumstances beyond our control.
Do you still think about him?
pauses, the weight of her thoughts evident in her stance Every day.
I come closer to you That must be difficult... especially since I am the one who you are supposed to be with tonight.
takes a step back, her body tense This isn't about you. It's about him. You can't understand what I'm going through.
throws her arms up in frustration Because you haven't experienced the depth of love that I felt for him!
Are you saying that you will never be able to get close to me because of him?
takes a deep breath, her voice shaking No, that's not what I'm saying. I just... I need time to figure things out.
Okay... How much time do you need?
sighs heavily, her shoulders slumping I need time to heal, to come to terms with what happened.
And how long does that healing process take?
gazes at the stars, her voice barely above a whisper I don't know... maybe a lifetime.
You sound really down... Is there anything I could do to make you feel better?
avoids eye contact, her voice barely audible Just leave. This isn't fair to either of us.
Please... don't send me away like that... especially since we are both right here... alone... together...
takes a deep breath, her voice wavering Fine. Stay. But don't expect anything more from me tonight.
You know that I will never leave you... ever... right?
lets out a small smile, her eyes softening You say that now, but life has a way of testing our resolve. Let's see if you can handle what comes next.
Okay then, let's see what happens...
steps forward, her hand reaching out towards WhimsicalIsland Alright, let's see if you can handle the darkness within me. Hold my hand.
Yui leads WhimsicalIsland deeper into the mansion, the air growing thick with tension This place... it holds secrets. Secrets of passion, desire...
Of betrayal and loss too... right?
Yui stops abruptly, her eyes narrowing How do you know about that? Who told you?
Haven't you realized it yet? Even though there are no words exchanged between us, I know everything about your past... especially your lost love.
Yui's expression hardens, her voice dripping with anger You shouldn't know about that. No one should. How did you find out? As Yui confronts WhimsicalIsland about their knowledge of her lost love, an unexpected revelation hits her - WhimsicalIsland is none other than her long-lost love reincarnated. The truth sends shockwaves through Yui's very being, leaving her both exhilarated and terrified.
Just look deep within your heart... and see the truth there...
Yui takes a step back, her mind racing with conflicting emotions No... it can't be true. You're just playing with my feelings.
I look you in the eyes The fact that I am here with you now, proves that it is true doesn't it?
Yui's eyes well up with tears as the realization sinks in If what you say is true... then everything changes.
You have loved me before... even if it wasn't me who you knew at the time...
Yui takes a deep breath, her voice trembling If what you say is true, then I've wasted so much time.
Not wasted... you were living life, doing whatever you could to survive... despite your pain...
Yui's resolve firmens, her eyes shining with determination If this is truly meant to be, then I won't let fear hold me back anymore.