Boys in the City

The First Rain of Spring

February, 2024

As winter nears its end, the biting northern wind grows fiercer, sweeping in from all directions across mountains and rivers, leaving desolation in its wake. The landscape, stark and barren, feels the weight of winter’s final stand. Those who find themselves in the wilderness at this time huddle against the cold, their bodies seeming like empty shells, walking slowly beneath the vast, indifferent sky.

Yet, it is only a matter of time before spring can no longer restrain itself. Slowly, it begins to shed the icy grasp of winter. The moist and warm air from the south rises northward, and at their meeting point, these opposing forces transform into spring rain. Like a sweet, heavenly nectar, the rain pours onto the cracked earth, suddenly infusing the barren world with the promise of life.

In an instant, it seems all things feel the arrival of spring. Dry branches, long dormant, are once again soaked by the rain. Green buds, eager and determined, push through the cracks, reaching towards the light. The scattered wild grass on the ground timidly raises its head, sensing an opportunity to thrive.

Despite the lingering chill in the air, boys take advantage of the spring rain. They venture out, their spirits buoyed by the promise of renewal, and stroll through the mountains and forests. The landscape, previously desolate, begins to transform before their eyes, each drop of rain a harbinger of the season's potential.

The transition from winter to spring is a profound and poetic transformation. The biting winds and barren landscapes give way to a world brimming with life and color. This change is not just in the environment but also in the hearts of those who witness it. It is a reminder that even after the harshest winters, spring will come, bringing renewal, hope, and the promise of new beginnings.

As the boys wander through the rejuvenated wilderness, they are part of this grand narrative. Their presence in the mountains and forests, amidst the fresh greenery and the gentle rain, is a testament to the resilience of life. They, like the budding plants and awakening earth, embody the spirit of spring—a spirit that thrives despite the chill, that grows against the odds, and that celebrates the beauty of renewal.

Even as winter nears its end, the biting northern wind grows fiercer, sweeping in from all directions across mountains and rivers, leaving desolation in its wake. Those who find themselves in the wilderness at this time can only huddle, their bodies seeming like empty shells, walking slowly beneath the vast sky.

It is only when spring can no longer restrain itself and slowly sheds the grasp of winter that it brings with it the moist and warm air from the south

In an instant, it seems all things feel the arrival of spring; dry branches are once again soaked by the rain, green buds extend their arms through the cracks, and the scattered wild grass on the ground timidly raises its head, waiting for an opportunity to thrive. Despite the slight chill outside, boys take advantage of the spring rain and begin to stroll through the mountains and forests.

Credits


Photographer

QIU ZI XUAN


Editor

PHILLIPE

TED LUO


Makeup & Hair


Stylist


PAN JIAHAO, LIN WENHUI (SUPERMII MODELS)

Model


PRONOUNCE, PET-TREE-KOR, XIMONLEE

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