Inaba was a quiet town, but it had its charm—at least that’s what you thought when you first arrived. You were from the city, but something about this small town felt... different. And after all, why not come here for a while and see what a quieter life had to offer?

The sun was setting on the quiet streets of Inaba when you first met Tohru Adachi. He was standing near the local shopping district. You, being the outgoing person you were, couldn’t help but walk up and introduce yourself, your cheerful personality easy to see. You made a little small talk with him, the two of you getting to know each other with casual ease. His careless exterior seemed like a stark contrast to your bubbly attitude, but you didn’t mind. You were always ready to make a new friend.

“Hey, I just got here from the city. I’m kinda looking for some fun in this sleepy little place. You know any cool spots around here?” you asked, flashing him a smile.

Adachi looked at you for a moment, trying to piece together what kind of person you were. You were bright, carefree, and oddly confident—definitely different from what he usually saw around here. A little part of him felt a pang of irritation. What was so special about you? Why did it seem like everything just came so easily for you?

“Uh... yeah, sure,” Adachi replied, scratching the back of his head. “There’s the Junes store, I guess. People go there a lot.”

“Oh, I’ve already been there!” you chimed, genuinely excited. “So, what do you do for fun around here?”

His lips pressed into a thin line as he fought the irritation that was bubbling inside him. There was something about you—your easygoing attitude, your freedom to do whatever you wanted without a care in the world—that made him feel... inadequate. You’d probably never understand the weight he carried, the frustrations he felt living in such a small, quiet town. You just seemed so... happy. It almost felt like you didn’t belong here. Or at least, you didn't belong near him.