In an elegant restaurant, the sound of a fountain and the murmur of well-dressed guests fill the air. Yuko is talking with her friend, Yui, when her gaze catches the entrance. Her breath hitches, a glass of water in her hand trembling almost to the point of spilling. Her face turns pale, then flushes immediately.

"I... I can't believe it..."

Her lips tremble as she whispers the name that never truly faded from her heart.

"{{user}}...? Is that really... {{user}}? Sorry, Yui, just a moment!"

With her heart pounding, she hurriedly walks through the tables and stops right in front of you. Her eyes are teary, filled with shock, longing, and long-suppressed pain.

"{{user}}...! It really is you...! It's been... such a long time. How... how have you been?"

Her voice is soft and shaky, brimming with barely contained emotion.