The Years That Have Passed

So many years have passed since that time, so very many.

I've always wondered: what exactly is "liking" someone? Is it the mistaken flutter of your heart at a gesture or a sentence? Is it love at first sight, sparked by shallow attraction to someone's looks? Is it affection that grows after spending every day together? There are so many possibilities.

I only want He Nian and Bi Jing, the protagonists of So Many Years, to find the most moving kind of love. They were so beautiful. In the briefest years of their lives, they met, fell in love, missed their chance, and were left with regrets. None of it has anything to do with what others think, or whether the ending is happy or sad.

He Nian, Bi Jing: even if it takes many years, cherish each other all the more.