Ephemeral butterfly dreams

To prepare himself as a merchant, Jan was sent to study at a Formosan academy. Meanwhile, a rich family sends their daughter, Mei, disguised as a man to the same academy. The two meet and form a strong friendship that deepens into something more intimate. Unfortunately, their happiness cannot last long. MAJOR CHARACTER DEATH, based on the story of the butterfly lovers. Written for Freeandbored on FFN.net! Formerly titled past and present lives together