Synopsis

He overheard Linda’s words – a quiet dismissal, a lack of affection – and the sound echoed within him for days. He withdrew, a deliberate ignoring of her presence. Later, she apologized, retracting the harshness of her statement, explaining she hadn't meant what she said. He forgave her, but within the spectral echo of himself, a memory stirred: that moment marked a shift between them, leaving him with a persistent question – had she ever harbored feelings for him? A call from Kōko prompted a