The first date was a simple affair, a walk through the park on a crisp autumn evening. Kiyotaka was nervous, unsure of how to act around Kei, how to express the feelings that were swirling inside him.
Kei, however, seemed to be at ease. She laughed at his jokes, shared stories about her childhood, and even confided in him about her fears and insecurities.
As they walked, Kiyotaka felt a sense of peace he had never experienced before. He had always been a solitary figure, content in his own company, but with Kei by his side, he felt a sense of belonging he had never known.