Synopsis

The air hung heavy with unspoken anxieties. Kōko was unwell again, a concern Banri mentioned to Linda as they met. Linda, in turn, spoke of her family and brother. A subtle shift occurred when Banri seemed unaware of her brother, leaving her with a quiet sadness. As she departed, she echoed his past words of comfort, urging him to be present for Kōko. A spectral observer watched these exchanges, a poignant echo of a shared history. He recalled a similar scene from their youth – the summer of