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"What does it mean to love and to be loved?" is the only thing that runs through Rei's mind. Well, not until Arin made her realize that she's capable of doing both of them but...
This is a story about two young high school friends and how Rei explored her newfound feelings with Arin, her bestest friend who's always been there for her throughout their high school days.
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