In My Desperate Time

The audience burst out in laughter.

I am unable to laugh.

I know that Frances is referring to me.

But in his announcement, he seems to suggest that he is so handsome that someone will become distracted. How shameless is that!

I glare at Frances and ignore him and lower my head to continue with my design.

The sightseeing these few days gave me some inspiration. The purpose of love is companionship.

That is why I want to design cufflinks.

Cufflinks must be the most intimate accessory for men.

As I start to sketch the outlines, Frances’ face becomes clearer in my mind.

The cufflinks are circular with black as a base color and sparkling starlight on the surface.

Datura stramonium

Even if it is hopeless, even if it is unattainable, I want to use all the means to remain

for Frances from me but

draft but it seems to take my entire life’s strength. In the end, a teardrop

as I raise my head and see

he see me when I cried

is up. Everyone please put

to collect the drawings and give

the judges, the names are covered. I am exceedingly nervous as the judges

the participants are very accomplished and I’m not sure if I am able to get into

half an hour later, the deliberations are complete and the six drafts are given to the

takes the drawings and removes

brooch. It is a local French

are all very impressive.

character in the center. I’m sure it is the initials for Donny’s name. Needless

isn’t mine. I start to become even

like I don’t have the chance to enter into the finals. All my dreams are