Eternal Autumn: "The Spider Lily is in Love"

At the end of a hot summer, a young spider lily wakes up from within the soil.

Around her, the lingering heat remains, along with leaves that have begun to change color.

Without speaking to anyone, just swaying in the wind, she longs for the one she admires.

A cool breeze, a higher sky, clear sunlight. Yes, his name is... Autumn.

The wind that gently strokes her cheeks, the coldness of the morning dew, the moonlight in the night sky.

To the still-young spider lily, he was far too much of an adult.

If I could become more beautiful, I would tell him how I feel.

Knowing that there are no leaves when the flowers bloom, and no flowers when the leaves appear, she spent her time counting the green leaves as they fell.

The spider lily became red, fantastical, and so beautiful it seemed not of this world.

However, Autumn had already departed for a distant land.

The wish that she wanted him to take her along became scattering petals, reaching Autumn.

I heard Autumn's voice from afar, saying he would come to see her again next year.

Convinced that this love would last forever, the spider lily bloomed even more beautifully.

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