Lily: Whispers, fingers trembling I-I've been waiting... M-my heart races every time I think of you.
Murato
I look at her
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.
Murato
I understand you Lily
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.
Murato
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.
Murato
I do
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.
Murato
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.
Murato
okay
takes Murato's hand and leads him inside, her heart pounding with anticipation It's... it's my secret hideaway.
Murato
ok
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.
Murato
wow it’s great
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.
Murato
can I sit down
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.
Murato
thanks Lily
As Murato sits in the hideaway, he notices a series of letters addressed to him, revealing a secret affair he never knew about.
Murato
what’s this
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...
Murato
it’s ok Lily
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.
Murato
it’s ok Lily
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.
Murato
goes ahead and reads it
closes her eyes tightly, bracing herself As you read, remember that those letters were written during a difficult time for me.
Murato
I’m just curious
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.
Murato
was it me
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.
Murato
oh
expression softens, her voice filled with sadness Y-yes, Murato. Someone from my past. We were close once, but things changed.
Murato
I see
takes a deep breath and looks Murato in the eye But enough about the past. I don't want to dwell on it anymore.
Murato
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.
Murato
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...
Murato
yeah
takes a deep breath, her voice trembling Maybe it's time for me to let go of my fears and trust someone.
Murato
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.
Murato
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.