Chirp—! Chirp—!

The sound of birdsong tickled my ears.

The sunlight warmly poured down,
and the breeze, carrying the essence of the season, was refreshingly cool.

Leaves full of life gleamed, their colors beautifully transforming in welcome of the coming autumn.
Just looking at them made my heart race.

It was beautiful.

Truly, an incredibly beautiful place.
If I were walking here alone, I might’ve stopped without realizing it, simply to take in the scenery.

It was that breathtaking.

But...

‘What is this place?’

I couldn’t just marvel at the scenery with a carefree heart.

Just moments …