Synopsis

He felt a strange lightness, a release of something held too tightly. The conversation had flowed easily with Kōko, a comfortable ease settling between them. As they walked back to his apartment, he considered the perfect moment to give her his mother’s ring, a feeling of rightness blooming in his chest. But the ring remained tucked away, a tangible reminder of his absentmindedness. Back in his room, he pondered when and how to present it, who might offer guidance. The next morning, on the tr