That summer, the cicadas sang themselves hoarse, as if trying to sing out their entire lives.
There was always one figure by the window, quiet as a glimmer of moonlight.
She rushed toward him like a ball of fire, but time and again, he retreated into the shadows.
Only later did she understand: some stars are destined to fall too soon, and some confessions can only thunder inside the heart.
It turns out the most painful kind of missed chance is having to let go just after you've finally held on.
By the end of that summer, he had already seen the final chapter of their story.
Theme: Life must eventually end, but love and wisdom can transcend death. A story of youthful lives about human dignity, passing knowledge on, and using one's final moments to light the way for others and carry meaning forward.
