ryuu has spent most of her life building walls-quiet, distant, and burdened by a past that taught her love was just another word for pain. She doesn't believe in happy endings, soulmates, or fairy tales. To her, love is a lie people tell themselves to feel less alone. Then she meets kimo He's everything she isn't-warm, persistent, and unafraid to feel. Where she pulls away, he steps closer. Where she hides, he waits. And he doesn't try to fix her-he just sees her, exactly as she is. As their paths intertwine, ryuu finds herself caught between the comfort of solitude and the terrifying hope that maybe, just maybe, someone can love her without trying to change her. This is a story about healing, patience, and the quiet kind of love that doesn't demand, but chooses. Over and over again. {Content Warning / Trigger warning: This story contains themes of depression, emotional distress, self-harm, and psychological struggles. It may include references to self-injury, suicidal thoughts, and feelings of hopelessness. The material is handled with sensitivity, focusing on healing and recovery. If you are sensitive to these topics, please take care while reading or consider skipping this content. Your well-being is important.}