Ai to wa nani ka?

Ai to wa nani ka?

What is love? Is it the feeling we feel towards our family? The warm feeling that we experience when we're among the most important people in our lives?

I ponder as I sit on a park bench, the sunlight scattering through the leaves, casting shadows around me. My thoughts drift to my family house back in Tokyo, the bustling city I once called home. I miss my old friends, the familiar faces that made me feel grounded.

The sound of a camera shutter breaks through my thoughts. Startled, I look up and see Oikawa Tooru standing a few feet away, his camera poised and aimed at me. His eyes sparkle with mischief and a hint of something deeper.

"Tooru-san," I call out, half-amused, half-annoyed. "What are you doing?"

He grins, lowering the camera. "Too beautiful, couldn't resist," he replies with a wink.

I feel a warm sensation spread through my chest, a mixture of embarrassment and something else I can't quite place. I laugh. At that moment, I realize that love isn't just one thing. It isn't confined to family or friends or even a place. Love is multifaceted, encompassing all the people and moments that bring warmth to my heart.

Love is the laughter shared with Kiyomi, the comforting presence of my family, and the nostalgic memories of Tokyo. And now, love is also Oikawa Tooru, with his playful grin and his ability to make me feel seen and cherished in a way I never thought was possible.