the story of 枫(maple)[this story is written from the perspective of the tree]
continued...

another season has jus arrived for the tree, it was a season for him to grow more branches and grow in height. it was not a season available to all trees though. it would mean that, a particular tree had to possess the right conditions to even be considered for such a season. for other trees, it happens twice or thrice. but for the tree, this is his fifth season of growth.

during this season not only will his branches spread and grow, he will also have a chance to grow taller. with his mulitplying branches, he can thus grow more leaves to provide for himself in the future. with height, he can grow and see further and know more trees out of his own little forest. it was however, he had to strike balance between the best of the 2 worlds.

this was a moment of great change for the tree. the tree is afraid of wat might happen. afraid of the change that might put a gulf between him and her. would this change make him forget his love for her? the tree was already a tall tree by himself, but he lacks the self-confidence that comes with his height.