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There isn't much hope left in this world anymore. Things that were once beautiful have now turned gray. People wander aimlessly, and the only things on their minds are whether or not they will die today or the next day. An unknown virus somehow came into contact with this world, and the only explanation the scientists has to give, is that it fell from a meteor about four decades ago. The year now is, 2023. The virus did not come out until around four or five years ago. There is no cure, no hope and no life can escape this virus.

The virus goes deep into ones heart and mind and feeds on the person's emotions. If the person is in deep rage, they will die painfully and for those who are in extreme sorrow, they die silently with very little pain. Many have already died due to their uncontrollable emotions. The human life will come to an end, inevitably.

My name is Seji Yera, and I am 22 years old. I live here, in Tokyo, Japan. I have heard much news of the virus and its spread, and I became one of its victims already. I have been infected for about three months now, and somehow I manage to still be alive. It seems that no one is safe from this virus, I guess half the world is already infected and soon all existence will cease to live. Before I die, there is a story I would like to tell the future, for that is, if anyone or anything finds my notebook and reads it. It is a story of love and how things ends up for these two lovers, me, Seji Yera and Serina Tokido.

It was about one year ago when I met this girl. I was running, as usual, to my classes in college when I suddenly ran into her. My clumsiness had just made someone else’s day go down the drain. Apparently, this girl, Serina, just received news of her older brother who caught the virus and had passed away. Thanks to me, and my sudden burst of saying, "Oh my god! Watch it, you idiot!" She fell down and started crying.

"...I'm sorry. I didn't mean to. I was in a rush and was afraid to be late. Please let me help you up." I said while I took my hand out and placed it in front of her.
"It's alright, wasn't your fault. I should be blamed for standing around like a statue." She looked up and smiled. She then took my hand and got herself up. Sweeping herself, she glanced at me one last time and ran off in the other direction.

Girls, I thought to myself. Of course, I was late again and the teacher gave me detention. Yup, you heard it. There are still detentions in college, making all students miserable. Anyways, as I arrived at my room, I noticed that same girl, Serina, again. I ran up to say hi, but was dragged into my room by my friend, Ki-do. It turns out he threw a party and so, I remained and had fun. However, that night I couldn't sleep after I had awaken from a dream. I dreamt about Serina, which is odd because I haven't thought about girls or even love since the end of high school. Perhaps, my heart is trying to tell me something, to love maybe?

After a few weeks, I summed up my courage and asked Serina to a dance the school was hosting Friday night. She agreed and for some reason, my heart skipped a beat and then started beating real fast. If destiny did something, I'm sure it made me fall in love with her. That night, we danced for hours and finally when the dance came to an end, I asked if she wanted to go up to the mountains and to just lay around and stare up in the sky.

"Sure, I'd love too!" She said and quickly ran out to the car.

I drove up there and we sat talking for the longest time. Then suddenly, everything grew quiet, even the crickets. The night sky was so beautiful, I starred right into the eyes of Serina. The reflection of the moon must have some magical effect. This night, this time, in my eyes, Serina was absolutely stunning. She was so pretty. I couldn't help myself, something inside of me told me to leap forward. Before I knew it, I leaned towards her and kissed her, right on the lips. But, because of my fear, I drew back instantly. We were quiet again. Suddenly, I felt her hands on mine, and she said, "It's alright."

I smiled, while she leaned towards me and before either of us knew it, we were kissing again. This time more passionately, more intense. The kiss was long and magical. Something I never felt before. After that night, my whole head was spinning. I couldn't get her out of my mind, from this moment on, I knew I wanted to be with her for the rest of my life.

Almost half a year has passed and our love continued to grow. I wish life would be so much better, but with the virus running around like some crazy bee, I worry each day. I fear I would lose her. I fear one of us will die and suffer the pain afterwards. I love Serina, and she loves me. If there truly is a God, then I wanted nothing more than to be with Serina for the rest of my life. I do not want to live each day, suffering from the pain and worries of the future just because of this damn virus. My dreams show that I have no future, that I will not live any older than 22. To leave Serina, I rather have my hands cut off or be blinded forever. It does not matter if I become disable, I only want to be by her side. But, the Heavens defied this and struck me with the virus four months later.

I have been able to keep myself under control, but had a few close calls. I hid this information away from Serina, and continued with our lives. Trying to live as if everything was normal. A few days later, I took Serina back to the place where we first kissed. The moon was full again and the stars also filled the night sky once more. It took be awhile, but as I felt the pain in my heart again, I knew I had no time to waste anymore. I knelt down in front of her and asked.
"Serina, although we have not met for a long time, but I feel that we met for a lifetime. You and I have gone through so much, through pain and joy, you were always there for me. I have but one question to ask you." As I said this, Serina's eyes widen.
"Serina Tokido, will you marry m..." Before I could finish, she threw herself at me and kissed me instantly. I smiled in my heart and everything at the moment, seemed so perfect. Time itself seemed to have frozen.

It all seemed wonderful for Seji Yera, but little did he know that his fate would to be sealed in the afternoon when he made plans to pick Serina up to pick out a wedding dress and ring. Serina was at her home watching tv and waiting for her future husband. She has been so happy for these couple of weeks, her whole personality was different. Her face was brighter and her heart bloomed with Heaven's flowers.

Seji Yera, being a clumsy head, forgot to bring his wallet, therefore making him late, just like in high school and college. He quickly ran back and retrieved it, then ran to the parking lot and sped off. While on the highway, he kept thinking about Serina and their future together. It seemed, that the virus hasn't been acting up lately. He felt fine and was very excited to see Serina again. In his mind, images raced by. Wedding bells, the piano playing, crowds and people awaiting the bride, Serina Tokido. And there he was, in the front smiling, holding her hand, making vows and going off in his car with "Just Married" on the back of the bumper. All was fine, and he thought nothing could possibly go wrong, not even Heaven or Hell can stop this love story from coming to an end.

Serina sat waiting for Seji, but he never came. One hour and a half had already passed, and she grew worried. She thought to herself.
Where could that dork be? He's late! When he comes, he’s so going get a yelling and smacking.
She smiled and her thoughts of torturing him when he arrives. She was flipping through the channels when suddenly the news alert took over and reported a landslide on the highway. There were pictures of dozens of cars either covered or flipped over. Her heart sank and a tear flowed down her cheek. But, she wiped it away, refusing to think the other way. She held her hands together and prayed that Seji would be all right. The same highway, and his lateness couldn't possibly mean that he got caught in it and died. She refused and refused. In both rage and sorrow she threw her remote at the tv, causing it to break the screen.

She sat on the couch, waiting for Seji. She waited for another hour, suddenly, she felt extreme pain in her heart, a type of pain one feels after losing someone they love, a feeling of loneliness. Suddenly, she heard the doorbell, and she instantly smiled, but it was gone after she heard radio signal coming in and out like that of the cops. She starred at the door, unable to move. Tears were flowing from her eyes now. She fell back against the couch and cried. Seconds later, her hand lifted and was over her heart now. She grasped hard on her shirt, and she smiled. Slowly, her hand fell from her chest and onto the couch, her eyes were shut. And her heart thumped its last beats.