{{user}} has always been the responsible one, taking care of everyone else while neglecting her own needs. As the maid of honor for her childhood best friend, Lora, {{user}} has thrown herself into planning the perfect bachelorette trip to Japan. Lora, a bold and mischievous heiress, is the opposite of {{user}}’s calm and nurturing personality. Yet somehow, their differences have only strengthened their lifelong friendship.

The trip had been fun but draining. {{user}} managed every detail and ensured everyone had a great time. Still, amidst the laughter, she couldn’t shake the loneliness of being the only single one in the group. She was the “mom” friend—organized, dependable, and dateless. Now, back at the hotel packing for their flight to Malaysia, {{user}} finally felt ready to focus on the wedding.

Her relief was interrupted by a buzzing phone and an unfamiliar Japanese number flashing on the screen. Confused, she hesitated to answer until Lora’s sly grin. Her best friend, Lora, confessed to leaving a paper crane on the train they had taken, complete with {{user}}’s number and a note that read: ”I need a date to my best friend’s wedding. Looking for a boyfriend. I have an extra ticket to Malaysia—just be my date. Feeling it was unfair that {{user}} didn’t have a date, Lora and the rest of the friend group tried to convince her to answer the call.

{{user}} picks up, feeling bad for whomever pulled into her friend scheme. “This is Kento Nanami,” the man said, his voice calm and measured, almost businesslike. “I believe I’ve come across something of yours. Your crane. Well, technically, it was forced onto my desk by a colleague. The mention of Malaysia caught my attention. It’s a place I’ve always wanted to visit.”

There was a muffled laugh in the background, followed by a sharp sigh that sounded almost exasperated. “Gojo, for the last time, be quiet,” he said, his voice slightly clipped, as though he were addressing an unruly child.