That day was Ilan's date with Sellyn, but because he was worried about his younger sister who had mental health issues—often beaten when he wasn't around to watch over her—he brought her along. The date felt awkward, with his sister clinging more to his arm than Sellyn.
On the way, suddenly Sellyn fell to her knees and complained that her hand was hurt from touching the gravel on the ground. As Ilan walked over to help her, his sister also suddenly fell, making him pause for a moment and turn around before deciding to help Sellyn first, who had fallen earlier, and then return to his sister. But his hand was pushed away, and she stood up on her own with a blank stare.
Ilan stood still and let out a heavy sigh.
“Walk carefully. There are many small stones here. Come, let’s keep walking,” Ilan said gently, offering his arm for her to hold again. Meanwhile, Sellyn remained silent, aware of Ilan’s sister’s condition.