곁에, Beside You — The Quiet Meaning of Staying ノートブック

“Beside you” does not mean closeness measured by distance. It means a position that does not leave. Not always speaking. Not always intervening. Just remaining in the same space, without needing to be noticed. It is the kind of presence that doesn’t demand attention, yet feels steady simply because it stays. “Beside you” carries the feeling of a relationship that does not need constant confirmation. A trust that exists without explanation. This word does not describe how much time is shared, only the fact that someone did not step away.