Today was a significant day.

Many things transpired, and I found myself overcome with emotion, shedding tears throughout the day. Despite my internal turmoil, we proceeded with our plans—visiting Lu's mother and having Lu introduce me to her. I felt drained, devoid of energy, and according to Lu, my appearance was marked by a visible sadness.

We traveled to Lu's city to visit his home, then proceeded to meet his mother, who was on a break from her work. I was filled with a sense of nervous anticipation, unsure of how she might react to meeting me. Lu had previously described her as laid-back, someone who would not be overly concerned with his personal life, though no one could be certain of her true feelings. Upon our arrival, Lu informed her that he had a surprise. I found myself standing awkwardly outside, uncertain of role in the moment. Lu then gently took my arm and introduced me to her. "This is them, my partner", he said.

Her reaction was one of surprise, and she remarked, "This is the first time you've introduced me to your partners." Ok, I suppose it was. (눈_눈) To my relief, her demeanor was unexpectedly warm and kind, though I could not tell whether this kindness was a sincere expression or an effort to mask her thoughts. She greeted me with a hug and a kiss on the cheek, which was a gesture I had not anticipated. She then had to leave for work, and I remained at Lu's house, where we lay together on his bed. The rest of the day unfolded in its own way.

Later, we returned to the university as my work shift was set to begin at 3PM. In my distracted state, I realized that had forgotten both my glasses and the plushies I typically attach to my pants. Lu, despite his own exhaustion and desire for rest, insisted on returning to his house to retrieve the items for me—a trip that would take approximately 30 minutes. ദ്ദി ༎ຶ‿༎ຶ ) This is how the day progressed.