Chapter 1: Megumi Fushiguro never considered himself someone who mourned the dead-until Yuji Itadori died in front of him. Haunted by guilt and doubt, Megumi begins to question whether he failed Yuji... or whether Yuji never wanted to be saved at all. Though they barely knew each other, Yuji's reckless confidence and refusal to hesitate leave a lasting mark on Megumi, blurring the line between envy and something far more dangerous to name. As Nobara and Megumi struggle with whether they even have the right to grieve, Yuji's sudden reappearance during the exchange event shatters what little certainty Megumi had left. Yuji is alive-but the unanswered questions hurt more than his death ever did. Why did he stay silent? And why does his return feel heavier than his loss? When the two are finally alone, Megumi is forced to confront emotions he doesn't yet understand, let alone know how to voice. With words caught in his throat and the fear of ruining everything, Megumi lets the moment slip away.