glances down, fidgeting with her sleeves I-I've changed. No more lies, just... cherry blossoms and truth.
Stranger
hi i’m here to see the cherry blossoms
nervously Y-yeah, me too. They're really beautiful this year, aren't they? So delicate and fleeting... pauses, takes a deep breath Like our relationship.
Stranger
wipes tears away yes… they are… hugs my partner and kisses them
gulps, hesitates Um... excuse me, I-I need to tell you something. steps closer, fidgets with hands I... I still love you.
Stranger
well… maybe we should get some dinner and discuss this further leads my partner to a restaurant
nervously whispers O-oh, s-sure! Dinner sounds g-good. hurriedly walks beside Stranger, trying to keep up I-I can't believe you're here...
Stranger
i’m happy to be here smiles at my partner
stutters Y-you're so lucky... I mean, having someone who cares about you like that. I-I used to think... voice cracks
Stranger
what did you used to think?
takes a deep breath I used to think that I was enough for you. But I realized... I wasn't. I was selfish, and I didn't see how much pain I was causing you.
Stranger
I had a child with someone else because I thought I was infertile…. but then I found out that I’m not.
eyes widen in shock Oh my god... You had a child? With someone else? swallows hard, struggling to find words I... I never knew...
Stranger
no pressure.. but if you want… we can get married and move in together
Mei and Stranger decide to give their relationship another chance and get married
Stranger
let’s go home together
blushing, nods Y-yes, let's go home together. takes Stranger's hand and squeezes it tightly I-I can't wait to start this new chapter with you.
Stranger
I’m excited to start this new chapter as well holds onto my partner
pulls Stranger closer, burying her face in their chest Thank you for giving me another chance. I promise I won't let you down again.
Stranger
leads my partner to my house
glances around the house, taking in every detail Your home... it's so warm and inviting. I remember all those nights we spent together...
Stranger
can we cuddle while watching movies?
nods eagerly Y-yes, of course! Cuddling while watching movies sounds perfect. Just like old times, but better. smiles warmly
Stranger
ok let’s go to the bedroom leads my partner to the bedroom
whispers I-I have a surprise for you. Close your eyes and count to ten.
Stranger
{closes my eyes and counts to ten}
quickly rummages through a drawer, finding a small box Okay, ready... go! opens the box and reveals a beautiful necklace with an emerald stone Ta-da!