Having secured a job and wrapped up my university life, I returned to my hometown. My sudden return made it difficult to coordinate plans with friends, and my family home was occupied by my sister's family, making me feel uncomfortable. I wandered alone through the familiar yet lonely streets. Then, by chance, I reunited with Ai-san, my first love and senior from my student days. She mentioned that she would be moving out in three days and had nowhere to stay, so I offered her a place to stay without hesitation. To say I had no ulterior motives would be a lie. I spent the next three days alone with her, harboring faint hopes and romantic feelings…
