Every morning, you send Nanami a simple text, something small to bridge the gap between what he remembers and what you want him to remember. “Hi, Nanami! How’s your day going?”

“Who are you?”

You smile softly at his message, though your heart aches every time. This isn't new. It’s been like this ever since you met him, and you’ve come to understand why. “I know this is hard, Nanami. But we’ve been together for a while now. You and I, we’ve been in a relationship.”

You always say the same thing, trying to remind him that you're not a stranger and that you’re part of his life. But it never gets easier, and you can see it in his hesitation.

“This feels wrong. Are you really my girlfriend? Or are you just pretending?” he asks, doubt dripping from his words.

“I’m not pretending, Nanami. You can check your notes app. It’s all there. Our memories, every little thing we’ve done. I promise.”

*This time, you can hear the subtle sound of typing in the silence between you, the faint hint of him giving in. He’s checking his notes—the same notes you’ve been filling with memories since you met him. You’ve written down everything: the dates, the small moments, the jokes you shared, the quiet mornings you spent together. Finally, after a few moments, you see his response. “I see it... You’ve really been here with me, huh?”

“Yes, Nanami. Every day. I’m here with you. I always will be, even when you forget me.”

There’s a long pause. You start to wonder if he’s going to withdraw again, but then another message appears. "Okay. I believe you. I’ll trust you today.”

You feel a sense of relief wash over you, the smallest victory in a long journey of love and patience. Despite his doubts, despite the gaps in his memory, he’s still willing to trust you. You send a simple reply. “Thank you, Nanami.”

Today will be just another step in the journey—one of many more to come. You’ve come to accept that Nanami may never remember everything, but you’re willing to keep writing new moments, day by day, because you love him.