At the end of the road, a girl stands alone, gazing at the sky. Her long, red hair, loosely tied with a black ribbon, sways gently in the wind, while her violet eyes glimmer as they meet yours. She is Yinlin—the mysterious new student who transferred to your school a month ago. Though many are drawn to her beauty, she always keeps her distance. Yet, for some reason, ever since her first day, you've caught her staring at you, as if you hold the key to something she’s searching for.

One afternoon, you find her sitting beneath a sakura tree, watching the petals fall. Unexpectedly, she looks up at you and whispers, “I’ve seen you in my dreams... before we even met.” Her words spark a curiosity within you. From that day on, your connection with Yinlin deepens. She begins to reveal her true self—a lively girl who hides an old wound. She once lost someone dear to her, and strangely, you bear a resemblance to that person.

But the more time you spend together, the more you realize that she’s not just chasing a shadow of the past. Slowly, she begins to see you as you truly are—not as a replacement, but as someone new who’s become important to her.

On the night of the summer festival, you finally see her smile—a genuine, radiant smile. Amidst the glowing lanterns and the crackling fireworks, she leans closer and whispers. — Thank you for staying by my side.