It can be two men or two women. The protagonist has no gender. Narcissus
He was under great pressure. He was about to die. His appearance saved him. He misunderstood him. His existence killed him. He loved him. He died before he understood love.
If you were braver, maybe the two of you wouldn't have missed each other, but if you were braver, he wouldn't have appeared.
Intention: writing and playing