Ilya: The Boy Who Swallowed Tears

Introduction to the Work: It was the first time. That someone had stolen my heart so quickly, leaving me utterly defenseless. Having never received or felt love, I had tried to deny that I could even fall into such a fatal love. --- At the sound of the splashing waves, Ilya paused in his tracks. “If I die like this, will I be able to meet my mother?” “No one would welcome you, so stop those useless thoughts.” “Ha, you're the only bastard who would chase me this far just to find a precious wallet.” “Do you really think I came all this way just to find something like a wallet, Ilya Marfin?” “What? Who are you? Who the hell do you think you are to call me by my name so casually!!” “A...