Illustrations for A Summer’s End - Hong Kong 1986 #2 @oracleandbone
This year in Thailand.
Dear my father,
Today when my father held my hand tight, I tried to look away to hold back my tears bursting inside my chest. His gaze and his gentle eyes turned at me filled with a hundred words that I understood within my heart. Though he said voicelessly, the rhythm of the breathing sounds from the oxygen tube were speeches. It has been the second day since I visited him in the ICU. It’s the most quiet conversation we ever had. It was just like the first time I remembered how I held his hand.
I painted this rose on the way to see him from a distance.
I wanted to draw the light rain but instead, I cried.
I cried all the way so I could smile when we saw each other.
I love you, father.
Thank you for teaching me the meaning of love.
This painting is dedicated to
Anita Mui 梅艷芳
10 Oct 1963 – 30 Dec 2003
Walking my own journey.
Dancing with me in the shadows and music.
Rain loomed in the distance,
and my tears blended with it.
Even the path ahead was challenging,
but I carried on with a sense of pride.
The lines and specks of warm light lie along the skyline.
Between the veil of night, stars stay behind the clouds and flashes of lighting.
The city I grew up in, memories filled with tears.
The tall windows reflecting like the cinema screen overlaying the cityscape with my favorite scenery.
Replaying the silhouettes of us and smiles I always remember.
Season changing rustling just like the beats our heartstrings.
Even if it felt like decade has passed, it was only yesterday.
How long have I been learning how to live in the present day, when I only live in the past.
The distance lights across the horizon, brighter than the stars in the universe.
Echo of your voice and warmth of your touch still makes my heart flutter.
My fingers pressed against the cold touched window.
Heartbreak gently beating.
The daylight will soon fade this night mystery.
Longing dreams of you is the only way for me to get by.
I never learned how to say goodbye.
餘情 Endless Feeling
Grace is one of the lead characters in our next game project, In the Ocean I Learned to Float. Her disappearance at the start of the story drives the events of the game. What happened to her family? What relationships did she have? We hope you follow along to learn more.
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Once you have you seen the face of love
Thank you very much for being here with me. I will continue to do my best.
She appeared to me Like a flower on the cliffside A single stalk rooted on hard soil Swaying precariously to and fro And yet above the windy bluffs She blooms in spring Faithfully As the sun sets Today marks the fourth year anniversary of A Summer’s End release. We’re celebrating with a weeklong sale starting at 10:00 PST on Steam and itch. We’ve also made a new post on our website to share about the current development progress of our next game project, In the Ocean I Learned to Float. We appreciate everyone’s support and we hope you look forward to future updates!
Other Side of the Sun
Silvergrass turn gold at sunset peaks Even if the clock could turn back Would it stop you from leaving Beyond the other side of the sun ---- Happy Lunar New Year! We wish everyone a new year full of blessings.
February 16 is Michelle’s birthday. Happy birthday Michelle!
In loving memory of my sister. You’re never gone from my heart.
This drawing is dedicated to my dearest inspiration Anita Mui 10 October 1963 – 30 December 2003