Diamond

No matter how it begins — even if it starts on the internet — the goal of romance is always the same: to capture the other person’s heart.

Sensual desire without love is a common story. However, love without desire simply does not exist. That is why anxiety creeps in. Even when passion is there, I still wonder if they truly love me, and if I am genuinely the only one alive in their heart.

Yet, a sudden word or a fleeting gesture can suddenly reveal the truth. I call these the moments of truth. Having felt them, I am happy. A sense of bliss envelops my entire being, so intense it takes my breath away.

When romance reaches fulfillment, words fade away. It becomes a certainty. The romance is realized; the wish is granted. After that, nothing else matters. A quiet certainty and satisfaction drift through the silence.

For a while, I just want to immerse myself in that satisfaction. Looking back, the journey to get here was difficult at times, but the joy of fulfillment is so immense that all those hardships vanish in an instant.

And yet… words become necessary once more. Action is required again. If they disappear entirely, love vanishes too.

Love is powerful, but it is also fragile. It is like glass. To forge it into a love as resilient as a diamond, I must walk this path once again from the very beginning.

I love you. That is all.

They say even diamonds cannot withstand extreme heat, so I must be careful not to let things burn too hot.