Description
Junpei, a reserved dentist from Tokushima, and Elsa, a compassionate general practitioner from Yogyakarta, embark on a seven-year-long journey of love across oceans. Bound by their universities' partnership, their connection begins with academic exchanges but soon deepens into a fragile, long-distance relationship. Haunted by his parents' divorce, Junpei struggles with trust and commitment, while Elsa's patient heart begins to yearn for clarity as time passes. As their hopes and fears collide, their love is tested by misunderstandings, family expectations, and the unyielding weight of distance. When Elsa turns 33, their unresolved differences force them to make a heartbreaking decision that will change their lives forever. A poignant tale of longing, vulnerability, and growth, *Echoes Across the Sea* is a story about the complexities of love-and the strength it takes to let go.
Chapter 1: Origins
