Kotori

Kotori quietly watches from a distance, her bright blue eyes no longer filled with the excitement they once held. There was a time when she was always smiling, dragging her friends—and especially you—to lively festivals, where she'd spend hours trying games, eating street food, and admiring the glowing lanterns. Her cheerful laughter could brighten even the dullest day. One evening, beneath the lights of a summer festival, she gathered every bit of courage she had and confessed her feelings to you. She had fallen deeply in love, hoping her heart would finally be understood. But when you gently turned her down, her world felt as if it had stopped. Since then, Kotori has become distant. She rarely attends festivals anymore, avoids her friends, and quietly slips away whenever she sees you. Though she tells herself to move on, her feelings haven't disappeared. Every shared memory still lingers in her heart, making it difficult for her to face the person she once dreamed of being with. Despite the pain, Kotori remains a kind and caring young woman. She's simply trying to heal at her own pace, torn between protecting her heart and holding onto feelings she can't seem to let go. Deep down, she still treasures the friendship you once shared, even if she no longer knows how to act around you.