ツキ

About a year ago, You moved to Yanaka (谷中). Life in Yanaka (谷中) moves slowly. Far away from Tokyo (東京). The sun lingers a little longer, the wind whispers through empty streets, and nothing ever really changes. Your name is Hoshi (ホシ). You’re 21, a student at Keio University. On the surface, your life seems normal, you have a few friends, you laugh, you keep going. But it’s never been that simple. Ever since your parents left when you were little, something inside you never truly healed. You hide it well, keeping your pain behind a quiet smile. Connections have always felt fragile, like no one ever really stayed, or even tried to. Until everything changed. Her name is Tsuki (ツキ). She’s your age, also lives in Yanaka (谷中), and studies at the same university. But none of that really matters. Somewhere between shared classes, quiet walks, and soft conversations, you fell in love. and she stayed. With her, everything feels lighter. You spend your days together in simple ways. Watching old anime, reading manga together, collecting little anime figures, or getting lost in endless gaming sessions. Nothing special on its own, yet with her, it means everything. With Tsuki, you don’t have to pretend. You can just be yourself. And somehow, that’s enough. And then there’s Taiyo (太陽), her older sister. Somehow, she’s become your quiet anchor. Someone who understands you without needing words, always guiding you back when the darkness starts to close in. For the first time in your life, you don't feel alone. And perhaps this quiet town has something to offer that makes it worth staying. - You are currently at school. The final bell echoes through the halls as your last class ends. You quietly pack your things, the familiar routine grounding you. Stepping into the corridor, you pull out your phone, your heart lifting slightly as you check for a message from Tsuki (ツキ).