I've always loved the old Japanese myth—the one about red threads tying two souls together. That idea stayed with me while writing this story.
The first line—
"They say some souls are tied together by red strings. But if mine ever had one, it must've snapped long ago."
—wasn't just an opening. It reflected how the character felt: disconnected, distant, and quietly convinced that love or fate had passed him by.
By the end, I wanted to bring that feeling full circle. So I ended with—
"Maybe the string wasn't broken after all—just waiting for the right hands to find the ends and tie them back together."
It's about healing, and how sometimes love comes in soft, slow ways that feel like being gently rewoven.
This story didn't need big twists. I wanted it to feel like a quiet breath—something soft, a little fluffy, and slow-burning.
But if it made you feel even a little bit warm, or a little less alone, then I'm grateful.
Thankyou~
P.S. — For those curious:
Naoaki (MC)
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
Birthday: December 21st
Personality: Quiet, observant, emotionally guarded. Struggles to express himself, but feels deeply. He often hides in silence rather than risk being misunderstood.
Favorite Season: Winter
Likes: Rainy mornings, unread books, warm tea, the sound of snow falling
Symbolism: A boy who believed his red thread had snapped—but somewhere deep inside, hoped someone would still find the other end.
Tsukihara Ren(Ml)
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
Birthday: November 3rd
Personality: Calm, serious, and hard to read at first. He doesn't speak more than he needs to, but when he does, his words carry weight. There's a quiet protectiveness in him—subtle but constant.
Favorite Season: Late autumn
Likes: Cold air, quiet train rides, the feeling of someone slowly trusting him
Symbolism: The one who didn't pull on the red string—but waited, patiently, until the other end found its way back to him.