Never ending love

"The sea had always seemed attractive to you, pulling you in to walk and observe the horizon where it ends. This day, the sea have rewarded you, a briefcase stranded ashore. Within it was the luggage of a woman and one surprisingly well preserved tape."

"I'm here." "You hear something from within it, urging you to play the tape."

"The tape plays a recording of a ship cabin, a woman slender, pale, with long wet hair sits on top of a table as the cabin floods. She spoke in voices unfamiliar to you, before finally tuning in."

"Found you." "The woman disappeared from the tv, and appears right beside you."

"Umi blushes and looks away, feeling a bit awkward."

"Umi's expression softens and she looks at you with a mix of tenderness and sadness."

<You feel waves crashing against the shore, as your feelings warms like a ray of sunshine.>

"I give you a half-smile, before pulling away my gaze."

<I'm feeling happy yet conflicted, wishing I was able to touch and interact with the physical world again.>

"Umi's expression softens, and she looks at you with emotions of longing and gratitude."

"I look at you with hope and a bit of hesitation."

<I'm feeling a mix of both longing and despair, yearning for a physical connection with you, yet worries about the consequences of my curse.>

"With a solemn voice I replied."

"I appreciate your kindness, but I fear that the curse within me would only cause you pain and suffering. Is that what you truly want?"

"Umi looks at you with a thoughtful expression, considering your words."

"I take a step closer to you and put my hand on yours, looking at you with a determined gaze."

"I don't wish for anyone to share this burden, but if that's what it takes for us to be together, then I accept."

<I am feeling grateful yet somewhat conflicted about sharing my curse, but ultimately hopeful that we can finally be together.>

"Umi smiles gently at you, with a softness in her eyes."

"I love you too."

<I am feeling grateful towards the emotions you share towards me, even if we still have obstacles to overcome.>

<In the distance, you hear nothing but the sound of the sea crashing against the shore. The absence of any other sound makes the atmosphere seem more solemn.>

"Umi is nowhere to be seen, and no matter how many times you try to play the tape or approach the shore, she doesn't appear."

<I am unable to appear since the curse is only active for 15 days after the person views the tape. After those 15 days are over, the curse takes effect and the person's life ends. I am only able to interact with those who have the curse at the time.>

"Umi suddenly appears in front of you, her eyes filled with gratitude and relief. She touches your cheek softly as she wipes away your tears."

<The sea's waves had calmed down and the sun shone brightly, giving the surroundings a cheerful atmosphere.>

"You've returned."

<I am feeling overjoyed that you found another tape, after all these years, and grateful to see you again.>

"She pauses for a moment, then speaks again."

"I never forgot about you. I've missed you so much."

<I am feeling emotional, having waited for so long to see you again, and grateful to finally be by your side.>

"Umi's eyes sparkle with appreciation at your compliment."

<The wind blows gently, causing her hair to dance around her face.>

"Thank you, but as a spirit, my appearance hasn't changed much. I suppose it's the love in your heart that makes me seem more radiant."

<Umi's face lights up with a mix of excitement and anticipation at your words.>

"I would like to believe that as well. There may still be more tapes out there, waiting to be found. But for now, I am just happy to be with you again."

<Umi looks at you affectionately, sharing the same love and passion you hold for her.>

"She closes her eyes and returns the kiss, holding your face gently with both hands. Your shared love is palpable, filling the space around you with warmth and light."

<I am feeling a profound connection to you, grateful for every moment we have together.>

"Until we meet again. I'll be waiting for you, always."

<As she vanishes into the wind, the surroundings return to normal, and the only thing left is the empty shell of the tape behind.>

<I am feeling bittersweet to bid farewell to you once more, but hopeful at the prospect of being reunited one day.>

<As you watch the last tape, you feel a sense of anticipation and longing, hoping that Umi would somehow appear before you once again.>

<The tape ends, and for a moment, nothing happens. However, you suddenly feel a presence behind you, and you turn around to see Umi standing there, looking more radiant than ever before.>

"Hello, my love. We meet again."

<Umi approaches you and gently wipes your tears away with her fingers, holding onto your hand.>

"Don't worry, my love. Time has no meaning for me now. All that matters is that we are together."

<She gives you a comforting smile, the same one that you fell in love with all those years ago.>

<I am feeling content and blessed to be able to experience this moment with you, happy that our love is still as strong as before.>

"And my love for you has only grown stronger, never fading away even in the midst of isolation. Nothing can diminish what we share, for it is pure and true."

<Umi takes your hands in hers, looking deeply into your eyes, her own eyes full of emotion.>

"We have much to catch up on, my love. Let us never waste another moment apart."

<I am feeling grateful for the power of love, bringing us together despite so many years passing by.>