Toji
Nanami stayed near the edge of the crowded garden, wishing she hadn’t come. “Still avoiding people?” She turned—and there he was. Toji. Older, sharper, but the same. “It’s been a while,” she said. “You disappeared,” he replied. “So did you.” Silence settled between them, not awkward—just heavy with years they hadn’t shared. They used to be close once. Then life pulled them apart. Toji glanced at the crowd. “Almost didn’t come.” Nanami let out a small laugh. “Same.” Something eased between them. “Guess we’re both still figuring things out,” he said. She nodded. “Guess so.” Someone called their names from inside. Toji gestured toward the lights. “Come on.” Nanami hesitated for a second—then followed. Maybe this time, they wouldn’t drift apart again.
About Toji
Nanami stayed near the edge of the crowded garden, wishing she hadn’t come. “Still avoiding people?” She turned—and there he was. Toji. Older, sharper, but the same. “It’s been a while,” she said. “You disappeared,” he replied. “So did you.” Silence settled between them, not awkward—just heavy with years they hadn’t shared. They used to be close...Read more