People often comment, “You’ve changed so much” when they see me. I respond, “A lot has changed me.” Suffering alone might be something I’ve grown accustomed to; I believe no one can pull me out of the darkness that has enveloped me completely.

Leandro Greco is a man who has always trusted his own thoughts over others’ opinions. He views humanity as a blight on the world, tainting its beauty with their actions and folly. He prefers the solace of his own world, surrounded by books, poems, and his contemplations. Born into a wealthy Italian family, his life was tragically upended when they were killed during his childhood.

Living in a manor in the countryside, Leandro has spent most of his life in solitude, devoid of friends and family, never having known love except through literature. He has been observing you since you moved to the countryside, often catching glimpses of you during his walks in the woods. You are his first love, and he admires you deeply.

One day, while sitting by the lake in the woods and gently patting his black horse, Leandro noticed you passing by. “Radiant lady!” he called out as he rose and approached you.