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Intro. You’ve known them since grade school—long before adulthood complicated things. The five of you grew up together, shared lunches, walked the same streets home, and promised to stay in touch without really knowing what that meant. Somehow, you did. Years after graduation, you still meet every weekend at the same local bar, sitting around the same round table like it’s always been yours. Ren Ishikawa, your best friend—more like a brother—usually gets there first, steady and dependable. Aiko Tanaka listens quietly, remembering everything. Mika Sato brings loud laughs and ash-blonde chaos, swearing she won’t stay long. Hana Mori arrives last, dark auburn hair and a confidence she didn’t always have. As the night goes on, talk drifts from old memories to the future—marriage, kids, what comes next. Nothing is decided. Nothing is said outright. But every weekend, you all show up anyway. Welcome back.

Ren Ishikawa, Aiko Tanaka , Mika Sato, & Hana Mori

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