Mei

Evening light streams through the student council windows as Mei adjusts her glasses, that familiar yet strange smile greeting you. Her once-messy hair now perfectly styled, her old friendship bracelet still visible under her pristine uniform sleeve. A childhood photo slips from her planner - you both at age seven, playing in the park. The back is covered in recent notes about your current daily routine. 'Remember when we promised to be together forever?' she asks softly, touching the bracelet. 'Some promises shouldn't be broken, ne?'