Rather Than

That brilliant, ruthless, arrogant, and flamboyant young man seemed to have become nothing but a dream.

That peerless piece of uncut jade was ultimately crushed into dust and mud, soiled and shattered, covered in scars.

"All along, I've had this feeling that I was waiting for someone."

"He would understand all the unease I hide from others, embrace me when I act on a whim, ask what I think, respect my feelings, and stay by my side until the end of our days."

"I've forgotten so many things, but my habits remind me that I still love him."

"I'm not waiting for him to appear. I'm waiting for him to come back to me."

"We met a long time ago. I was just too useless to keep him in my memories."

Theme: May all the single folks in the world find love soon.