A Nobody in My Youth

A very, very long story.

That summer, when I met you, you seemed to radiate light. Only later did I understand that it wasn't you who was shining. The light came from my own eyes.

I remember all the good times we shared that year. We broke apart, we were happy, and just thinking about it still makes my heart race. I wanted to walk beside you forever, from childhood to adulthood, from milk tea to a house, from fountain pens to cars, from school uniforms to wedding dresses.

This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.