Again... I tried to generate my wild ideas with Ai because I do not know if my grammar and wording are right.
Gen Narumi reunites with his childhood friend from the orphanage, bringing him unexpected happiness. Yet, as he discovers she's about to ma...
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"Nice to see you, Narumi." The woman before him blushed, her shyness unmistakable.
"Aki... what brings you here?" Narumi's voice was filled with shock. He hadn't seen her since she was adopted all those years ago.
Aki hesitated for a moment, then slowly pulled something from her bag. She handed it to him, her hand trembling slightly. Narumi took the envelope, his curiosity piqued. He carefully opened it and read the contents:
"You are invited! Aki and Kento's Wedding!"
"I'm getting married, Narumi," Aki announced, her eyes sparkling with joy.
Narumi's eyes widened, his mind racing. He didn't know what to feel. The girl who had once clung to him for comfort and support was now standing before him, a beautiful woman about to start a new chapter in her life. He felt a strange mix of emotions—happiness for her, nostalgia for the past, and an unexpected pang of something he couldn't quite identify.
"Aki... wow, that's amazing," he finally managed to say, forcing a smile. "Congratulations."
"Thank you," she replied, her cheeks flushing even more. "I really wanted you to be there. You were such an important part of my life back then."
Narumi felt a lump forming in his throat. "Of course, I'll be there. I'd never miss it."
Aki's smile widened, her relief evident. "I was worried you might be too busy or... you know, not want to come."
"Busy?" Narumi laughed lightly. "For you? Never. I'm really happy for you, Aki. Tell me about Kento. Who's the lucky guy?"
Aki's eyes lit up as she started talking about Kento—how they met, his kindness, his dedication. Narumi listened, trying to absorb every detail while grappling with his own tangled emotions. He realized just how much he had missed her, how much she had meant to him back then.
As they talked, Narumi couldn't help but reflect on his own life. The endless hours spent training, fighting kaiju, and burying himself in work to avoid thinking about the past. Aki's reappearance was a stark reminder of the life he had left behind, the life he had almost forgotten.
"Narumi, are you okay?" Aki's voice broke through his thoughts.
"Yeah, I'm fine," he replied quickly, masking his inner turmoil. "Just... surprised. It's been so long."
"It has," she agreed softly. "But seeing you again... it feels like no time has passed at all."
Narumi nodded, unable to find the right words. He was grateful for this unexpected reunion, but it also stirred up feelings he wasn't prepared to face. As they stood there, he realized that while he had been fighting to protect others, Aki had found her own path, her own happiness.
And now, he had to find a way to be genuinely happy for her, even as he confronted the emptiness he hadn't acknowledged before.
