That winter was like a cliff of ice stretching a thousand feet high.
Losing both her parents left an eternal scar on her young heart. Alone, abandoned in this strange, cold world, she let go of all worldly splendor and faced the struggle fate had laid before her.
A smile lingered in her eyes, yet she would rather be hurt by those she loved. The splendor of last night was no comfort now, as today's sorrow tore her heart apart. Her brows furrowed, her face weathered; she could never return to those beautiful days of the past.
He witnessed it all, yet couldn't turn back the scattered pieces at the edge of darkness.
He was her childhood friend, yet could only watch her suffer such torment, powerless to help. He silently stayed by her side, protecting the last bit of warmth she had left.
Another winter came.
She became his fiancee, and he happily told her, "From now on, I'll protect you."
But time was short, like a flower that blooms for only a moment.
He left without a word.
She left the place that had once belonged to them and never appeared again.
Six years later,
He returned to the city full of memories, clinging to hope as he searched for traces of her.
She had spent six years choosing to forget, sealing away her memories and beginning a new life.
It seemed that everything had calmed down and all the coldness had gradually faded away.
But...
