A Deadly Game: A Brief Indulgence

Zhuang Zhou dreamed he was a butterfly.

But was it Zhuang Zhou dreaming of a butterfly, or a butterfly dreaming of Zhuang Zhou?

Year One.

Ruan Lanzhu, everyone says you're just my imagination.

Year Two.

Ruan Lanzhu, I retraced the places we went together.

Year Three.

Ruan Lanzhu, I keep dreaming about everything that happened between us inside the doors.

Year Four.

Ruan Lanzhu, I found a place and moved out.

Year Five.

Ruan Lanzhu, I often feel like you're right beside me.

Year Six.

Ruan Lanzhu, you broke your promise.

Year Seven.

Ruan Lanzhu, I'm almost forgetting what you look like.

Year Eight.

Ruan Lanzhu, just a little longer. Just a little longer.

Ling Jiushi, I have always believed in you.

You were born when I was already alive, and though you have not changed, I have grown old.