Love means watching over those you care about💕 so they can become more free and independent♬

ファーストラヴ，島本 理生，文春文庫．

What memories does your first love have?

For me, it's a very important event that I encountered at various turning points in my life.

The memories of my first love taught me the beauty of romance and the importance of love.

And so I fell in love with someone and loved someone again and again.

Throughout that time,

　I thought that love was something that made me excited,

　　and love was something that you gave.

I thought that by giving love and receiving love,

　you could understand yourself and others.

Well, after reading this book,

　I felt the sadness and difficulty of love.

You should not expect anything in return for the love you give.

You should not be tied down by the love you are given.

And, it is sometimes said that "love is blind."　

　By "loving," you may "turn pockmarks into balm" and lose sight of the truth.

　　By "being loved," you may feel the "preciousness of being recognized by the other person" and the need to "meet the other person's expectations."

However, if "love is watching over,

　" then love may enable each person to "live freely and autonomously.

Another keyword in this book is "now."

　The present does not only refer to the present, but also to the past.
　　This is a very meaningful phrase.

My experiences, or so-called past, are within me now.
　This may be a good opportunity to reflect on yourself.

This book contains very shocking content,
　but it may also serve as an opportunity to reflect on what it means to love, or to be loved.

In particular, it seems to be an opportunity to look back and think about what you love and what it means to be loved.

It is August. In Japan, Obon is a time for reunions with loved ones.
　It may be a good idea to share your thoughts about reading it with your family or loved ones.

If you're interested, please give it a read!📚