Everything in Between

School uniforms are the raincoats of youth, the witnesses of student days, and the essence of first love.

The slogan, “Youth is a classic, once spent, it can never be redeemed,” was posted beside the countdown timer for the college entrance exams in the Grade 11, Class 6 classroom. Science-stream protagonist Yu Xiao Xiang and humanities-stream male lead Ren You Jun were about to face their final sprint towards graduation.

“Uneven marks, long-sealed memories.” Even now, I can feel how every thread I touch pulls me back to that youthful era. Memories, like a medley of seasonings, allow me to savor each and every flavor of that time.