The world was thrown into chaos by the novel coronavirus. For an entire year, I could only meet my lover abroad remotely, unable to have any physical contact. I continued to endure loneliness and sexual frustration. Then, suddenly, a young man from next door brought me a gift, and we began to talk. His gentle, charming smile made my heart race instantly. It was the first time in a long while that I'd felt my emotions stir like this.