Synopsis

The air thickened with unspoken tension. Hikari watched, a knot forming in their chest, as Takahashi and Saya shared a look – a glance that spoke volumes of shared history and easy affection. A sharp pang of something akin to jealousy pierced through Hikari's composure. The sight was a bitter reminder of a connection they longed for, a closeness that seemed perpetually out of reach. The ensuing moment felt excruciatingly prolonged. An awkward silence hung heavy, punctuated only by the stifle