After fleeing the wreckage of a toxic past, Rie finds herself rebuilding a quiet life in Perugia-until a run-in with an international volleyball star unearths something unexpected: safety, softness, and the slow bloom of something like hope. But healing is never linear, and when old wounds resurface, Rie must confront the past she thought she'd left behind. A story of quiet resilience, unexpected tenderness, and the kind of love that doesn't demand-but waits. Date Started: May 20, 2025 Date Finished: August 03, 2025