"Vitality and vigor... they rightfully belong to us."
Whenever I think of myself, I am filled with a sense of loss and melancholy. "Hard work leads to success," "Stay strong"... these truths may sound repetitive, but they offer little comfort when studies, friendships, family, and responsibilities rush toward us all at once.
"I'm so tired, I want to escape"—everyone experiences such moments, feeling trapped by life.
I remember Han Han, who became famous through his extraordinary literary talent. What about the rest of us? I cannot count the tears shed or the times I failed to face reality. Life can be as merciless as a setting sun.
Looking up, the snow falls in the silent night, yet it fails to soothe my heart. I once dreamed of becoming a snowflake that never falls, dancing freely and pure in the air. Even though I know reality isn't a fairy tale, I have never stopped longing for beauty.
I enjoy watching the manga "One Piece." Luffy's ability to show a bright smile regardless of the circumstances always moves me—perhaps because such pure souls are so rare in the real world. Still, I find great inspiration in it.
Indeed, everything must come to an end. Since we must face it, why not do so with a smile? Even a simple, silly grin will do. I finally understand, and I smiled. Though my cheeks feel the ache of a smile long forgotten, it is a testament to my growth and the beginning of a new chapter in my life.
No more illusions. Only determination and the courage to move forward.
At sixteen, under my sixteen-year-old sky—is it the rainy season or the flowering season? I will bravely declare: it is the flowering season, beautifully adorned by crystal raindrops, a season that belongs solely to us!
