We are so different, yet so different..

[Short Story] Sigh

with. Lee Hi

"..I can't breathe"

"......"

"I'm so frustrated I'm going crazy... I really feel like I'm going to die..."

"......"

"I really don't know what to do... sigh..."

".... You don't have to do anything"

"....."

"You don't have to try to be okay."

"....Ugh...ugh..."

Tears flowed from my eyes without me realizing it. That one word,

Was it that desperate?

"Thank you for letting me see you again today."

"...sigh...huh..."

"Actually... I'm having a really hard time..."

Take a deep breath

"Very big, very much..."

Until both sides of your chest start to ache, a little sore.

Exhale more

"Everything I've kept to myself"

Until you feel like there's nothing left inside you.

It's okay if you're out of breath, no one blames you.

"It's okay to stop, to lag a little, to be slow."

It's okay to make mistakes sometimes. Everyone does.

"There is no one in this world who is simply perfect."

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"I may not be able to fathom your pain, but if it's alright with you, even if it's just a little comfort, I'll do my best to hold you."

Although it may seem like a sigh of exhaustion to others,

I know.

I had a day where it was difficult to even let out a small sigh.

"Being tired and exhausted is proof that you've put in the effort. You ran while others walked, so it's okay to stop for a moment. You ran so hard that you just fell for a moment. Take a break."

Now, stop thinking about anything else and take a deep breath.

Just spit it out

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I can't understand the depth of your sighs,

are you okay.

I'll hug you.

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These days, it's not easy to even say 'it's hard' because everyone is like that.

A series of days where I have to endure it alone and comfort myself.

"At the end of such a tough day, thank you so much for not giving up. Thank you for giving me another day to live under the same sky as you."

"I won't tell you to cheer up anymore. Don't force yourself to be strong. Thank you for holding on today."

"If you, who are precious to us just by existing, continue to be by our side like you are now, then more than anything, it will be a happier day than ever before."

"Thank you for your hard work."

"No matter what day it is, the day I spend with you is the best day for me. So today is my new 'best day.'"