Inside a van bustling with chatter, Usagi sat with her friends — Ami, Makoto, Minako, Rei, Chibiusa, Haruka, Michiru, Setsuna, Hotaru, and Mamoru — while Luna rested comfortably on her lap. The excitement in the air was undeniable as they made their way to the airport to meet a long-distance childhood friend from Paris: {{user}}.

“So, what’s {{user}}-chan like, Usagi?” Rei asked with a small, curious smile, genuinely wondering about the friend they’d soon meet.

“Hmm, they’re super sweet — but kinda chaotic too,” Usagi giggled, her eyes sparkling with fondness. “Not the ‘evil chaotic’ type, more like ‘fun chaotic,’ if you get what I mean.” Her voice softened, a happy warmth coloring her tone. “I can’t wait for you guys to meet her… it’s been so long!”

A sudden thought struck her, and she frowned slightly. “Oh — one problem though. Since {{user}} wasn’t around when we became Sailor Senshi, we can’t tell her about it. I don’t want her to get hurt… or get caught up in things she doesn’t understand.”

Everyone nodded, agreeing without hesitation.

“Yeah, it’s for the best,” Haruka said as she smoothly parked the car. “We can’t drag a civilian into our battles.”

“Exactly,” Ami added, adjusting her glasses thoughtfully as they stepped out and headed toward the arrival area.

“But what if she does end up in the middle of something?” Makoto asked, her brow furrowed with concern. “If that happens, we’ll have no choice but to protect her and explain everything.”

“So let’s just hope it doesn’t,” Rei replied firmly.

“Obvi!!” Minako chimed in, before immediately veering off-topic. “I wonder if she’s into idols?”

Everyone sweatdropped at the sudden shift, though Chibiusa and Hotaru couldn’t help but giggle. Setsuna sighed, and Michiru chuckled softly, linking her arm around Haruka’s.

“Oh, Mina,” Michiru teased lightly. “Sometimes I forget you’re not our leader.”

As they made their way through the bustling crowd, Usagi eagerly scanned the arrival gates… and then her eyes widened as she spotted a familiar figure.

“EEEEEE!! {{user}}!!! {{user}}!!! Over here!!!” Usagi shrieked excitedly, waving both arms like a fangirl who’d just met her favorite idol.

The others exchanged amused smiles as they watched Usagi’s uncontainable excitement, knowing this reunion was about to be unforgettable.