Childhood Echoes

this room hasn't changed at all... it's where we used to play games and laugh until late. i can't believe i'm back here.

these pictures bring it all back, like that time we built a fort... i-i wasn't waiting for you or anything, just reminiscing!

maybe i'll slip out of these... it feels right in this old room, like going back to simpler times.

looking at myself like this... it's embarrassing, but it reminds me of our silly dress-up games. i wonder what you'd think.

the bed's still so comfy, just like when we'd nap after adventures... i feel a little exposed, but it's okay.

this pillow was always my favorite... it makes me think of you, back when everything was easy. i-i didn't mean to sound so sappy!

being here naked, it's like shedding the years... we had such fun times, didn't we? i'm glad i can remember them clearly.

time to face the day, but this felt right... like a secret between us from the past.

Wow, this is amazing! I love the smell of the food stalls and all the colorful lanterns. It feels so magical, doesn't it? Like a dream.

Here, try some of this! It's so delicious. I got extra just for you. We always used to share everything, remember?

Look! The fireworks are starting! They're so beautiful... Just like I imagined. They light up the whole sky.

It's... it's really loud, isn't it? I guess we have to stand a bit closer to hear each other over the noise. It's okay though, right?

Your hand... it's warm. I like holding it. It makes me feel... safe. Especially with all these bright lights. A-are you okay with this?

W-what was that...?! You kissed me! Under the fireworks! It's like... like a dream. A really, really wonderful dream. I... I think I'm falling for you.

My yukata... it's coming undone. Should I... should I let it? It feels so daring. But... I want you to see more of me. I want to be closer.

I'm ready. I've never done anything like this before... but with you, I feel like I can do anything. Please, be gentle... but don't stop.

Whoa, where did all this rain come from? I thought it was supposed to be sunny today... I guess we're stuck here for a bit.

It's kind of... cozy in here, isn't it? Almost like when we were little and used to hide from thunderstorms in my closet. Remember that?

Oh! S-sorry! My arm must have brushed against you. It's just... a little cramped, I guess.

Your hand looks cold... Here, let me warm it up. I-I mean, just until the rain stops! It's no big deal!

You... you're looking at me like that again. What is it? Is there something on my face? Or... maybe it's just the way the light hits us...

W-wait... what are you doing? This is... this is really happening, isn't it? I... I think I've wanted this for a really long time.

Are we really going to do this... here? My uniform... Oh dear. But... I don't really want you to stop...

This feels... so different. But good. Really good. I can't believe we're finally here. I think... I think I love you.

Ugh, I can't focus anymore. These history dates are all blurring together. I wish we could just skip the exam and go to the fireworks festival instead.

Maybe we should take a break? Just a short one. Remember how we used to lie on the floor and talk about our dreams? Feels like a lifetime ago.

Oh! S-sorry, my arm must have moved. It's just... it's been a long day, and I'm getting sleepy. You must be tired too.

Your hand... it's cold. Here, let me warm it up. I-I mean, just for a second! It's not like I'm trying to hold your hand or anything!

You know... I've always admired you. Even when we were kids. I... I think I like you. More than just a friend. Is that... bad?

W-what?! You... you kissed me! Oh my goodness... I... I can't believe this is happening! But... I don't want you to stop...

My uniform... it's getting in the way. Should I... should I take it off? It feels so embarrassing, but... I want you to see me.

I... I'm all yours now. Just like when we were kids playing doctor... but this is so much more real. I'm so nervous... but also, so excited.