Happy Birthday, Chuutimanikaa ♡

Chapter 01 · Little Chuutimanikaa

Once upon a time,
there was you.

Before I knew you, there was this little girl with a smile that already lit up the room. I wish I could tell her how loved she would be one day.

Chuutimanikaa as a little girl in a bright blue outfit — Little you ♡

Chuutimanikaa as a little girl in a white dress holding flowers — Already shining ✦

I am so glad I got to know the person she grew into.

Chapter 02 · The first hello

It began with a little “Hii”.

One message about science day and table decorations. I had no idea that this small hello would lead to so many conversations with you.

Hii 😊

I am so glad I sent it. ♡

Our first Instagram messages — The first hello

Chapter 03 · First memories

Our first photo together.

Everyone smiled for a group photo. I did not know how much this picture would mean to me later.

It was the first of so many memories I want to keep. ♡

Our first group photo together — A moment worth keeping

Chapter 04 · That first call

From “Hii” to seeing your smile.

Our first video call became another little first I wanted to save. Looking back at it makes me smile because I know how many conversations came afterward.

Our first video call together — The beginning of so many calls ♡

A quiet moment

Even silence felt comfortable.

One of our calls turned into this sleepy little memory. I kept it because being there with you, even when we were doing nothing, felt special.

Chuutimanikaa asleep during a video call — One sleepy little moment ♡

Chapter 05 · The way I see you

Beautiful in every little moment.

Sometimes I look at a photo of you and smile before I even realize I am doing it.

Chuutimanikaa in her school uniform holding flowers

Chuutimanikaa sitting by a window in warm light — Effortlessly lovely

A close-up smiling portrait of Chuutimanikaa — That smile ♡

So many reasons

Things I love about you.

I could keep adding to this list forever. Here are a few that always come to mind.

Your smile

It has a way of making an ordinary day feel so much better.

Your silly side

All the funny faces and moments that make me laugh with you.

Being with you

Even a quiet conversation becomes a memory I want to keep.

Chapter 06 · The wonderfully silly you

My favorite goofball.

Every funny face, every random call, every time you made me laugh. Please never stop being wonderfully you. ♡

Chuutimanikaa with a cute dog filter on our call — Too cute ♡

Chuutimanikaa wearing colorful filter glasses — My sunshine

A playful moment on our call — That look 😌

A funny close-up smile from our call — The smile I love

Chuutimanikaa's playful mirror selfie — My pretty girl

A silly moment from our Instagram call — Us being us

Chapter 07 · Our story

My favorite part is us.

More pictures, more little adventures, more ordinary days beside you. I want all of it.

Chuutimanikaa and me smiling together outdoors

Our first couple photo together at school — Our first couple photo ♡

A close-up selfie of us smiling at school — Side by side

Here is to every picture we have not taken yet.

A letter, just for you · September 29

Dear Chuutimanikaa,

Happy birthday, my love. I hope today makes you feel as special as you make me feel every time we are together.

Looking through our memories reminds me how a simple hello turned into something I treasure. I love your smile, your funny little moments, our conversations, and the way I can be completely myself with you.

I hope this new year brings you the happiness you deserve, the courage to chase your dreams, and so many days that make you smile. I want to be there to celebrate them with you.

Thank you for being you. I am so lucky our stories found each other. ♡

With all my love ♡

One last birthday wish

Make a wish,
birthday girl.

Close your eyes for a moment. This one is all yours.