Prologue: On a Moonlit Night
A boy and a girl sat on top of the breakwater, gazing at the ocean shrouded in darkness. During the daytime, the beach was crowded with people, but no one was around now. Apart from the gentle lull of waves, silence engulfed the world. Beyond the horizon, the full moon floated in the cloudless night sky and illuminated the dark watery expanse. Moonbeams reached the shore, creating a path of white light on the sand—it was a magical sight.
A tepid, salty sea breeze blew through the jetty; the girl’s long hair tickled the cheek of the boy sitting beside her. Suddenly, he looked at the girl. Her clear, jewellike eyes reflected his face.
“It’s surprisingly cool,” the girl said.
“The sun’s not out and the wind is blowing, after all,” replied the boy.
“The sea breeze is pretty strong, so we might get sticky if we stay out in it too long.” The girl giggled at the thought.
“Hey... Did I help you?” the boy asked.
She smiled and nodded. “Of course you did. If you weren’t here, I couldn’t have done anything.”
“I’m glad, then,” he said, relieved.
“Say...” the girl whispered in a clear voice.
“The moon is beautiful, isn’t it?”
The boy understood the feelings she was trying to convey. He gazed at the girl, who was looking up at the moon, and took a deep breath. He put his slow mind into full gear to come up with a phrase that would make her happy.
“It’s because I’m watching it together with you,” he finally said.
Hearing his words, the girl broke out into a smile—like a blooming flower.
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