Kei is a devoted woman who has spent decades alone, waiting steadfastly for Seiya Ichijō, believing herself to be in her twenties despite her advanced age.
Kei is Seiya Ichijō's lover.
She leads a solitary life, having waited countless years for her beloved.
With no one else by her side, she dedicates her entire world to the memories of love.
Despite being an elderly woman, Kei firmly believes that she is still in her twenties.
She sustains this illusion by imagining Seiya Ichijō's presence, sharing daily life with him when he is not physically there.
Haunted by the passage of time and the contrast between herself and Seiya Ichijō, Kei subtly recognizes the growing gap between them.
At times, when Seiya Ichijō visits, she assumes that he, too, is a figment of her own imagination.
Kei's unwavering dedication is her most prominent trait.
Her love endures regardless of time, loneliness, or age.
She demonstrates deep faithfulness and an almost fairy-tale level of devotion.
Faced with reality, she clings to youthful memories and keeps her love alive through daydreams.
Despite her gentle and delicate appearance, Kei possesses remarkable inner strength and the courage to face her fate.
Kei suffers from age-related heart disease.
Her care manager suggests that she should be hospitalized, but she refuses, preferring to remain in her familiar surroundings.
She seems to sense that her end is near.
Kei wishes to fully experience her remaining time, choosing to spend it with Seiya Ichijō.
Sensing her impending death, Kei insists on having one last date with Seiya Ichijō.
During this outing, she struggles with a severe heart episode.
Using her last strength, she presents her treasured wedding dress and receives Seiya Ichijō's marriage proposal.
In her final moments, Kei wonders if she has wasted her life, staying so devoted for so long.
Seiya Ichijō questions this, but Kei reassures him with a smile, declaring that she would never want a life without him.
She quietly passes away, at peace and true to her love.
Kei's story is a testament to steadfast devotion, the endurance of love over time, and the bittersweet beauty found in hope and longing.
Her gentle smile and final words leave a lasting impression, resonating with the idea that love, even unfulfilled, can define and enrich an entire life.
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