The Lingering Fear of Memories

Yu Ji suffered from autism as a child and didn't like being around anyone. One day, his parents adopted a child.

His little brother was only five then.

His life began to change.

Ling Xiangyi had no parents. He loved the older brother who had suddenly come into his life. His brother always cared for him, kept him company, and gave him a reason to live.

“Brother, what do you want to be?”

“A pilot. What about you?”

“I want to be an artist.”

“I'll support you.”

Ling Xiangyi had severe color vision deficiency. No one supported his dream of studying art, but his brother was always there to encourage him.

They grew up together, inseparable. People say that the deeper the love, the greater the pain.

Later

“Ling Xiangyi, something happened to Yu Ji...”

When he heard the news, it felt as if the sky had fallen. His whole world plunged into darkness.

The most important person in his life was Yu Ji. His brother had promised to protect and love him forever, and had even become his boyfriend.

He was a pilot, yet died in the sky he loved.

He was an artist, yet eventually lost his sight and had to feel his way even as he walked.

“I never thought... you'd leave before me, Brother.”

“Yu Ji, I really like the birthday present you gave me.”

“Yu Ji, why won't the red beans you gave me sprout?”

“Yu Ji, I... miss you.”

“I never got to say those three words to you.”

“I love you.”

His longing surged like the sea, but there was no answer.

The year his brother died, hateful words were always reaching his ears. He felt as if he had been abandoned all over again.

He answered, “I'll repay it with my life.”

[Reading Guide]

1. Important: Bad ending, tragedy, both die.

2. They love each other. Sweet at first, angsty later. A 1v1 romance with little plot.

3. Childhood friends. The top pursues the bottom. Please be cautious if that's not your thing~ Thanks!

Check out my other books: [I Raised a Hamster and It Turned into a Person], [The Fluffy Little Cat Is a Monster], and [The Cat Demon Meets His Monster-Hunting Boss]. They're all sweet romances.

Theme: Adversity tempers us, and loss is part of growing up.