Kana sat at the edge of her bed, legs drawn close as the soft golden glow of the late afternoon sun streamed in through the curtains.
Her gaze rested on the elegantly designed invitation resting in her hands.
The smooth texture of the card felt strangely heavy, as though it carried more weight than mere paper should.
"Happy Summer Memories Resort."
The words were engraved in delicate gold along the edge, curling into soft floral designs.
Kana traced the letters absently with her thumb, lips pressing into a faint line as her thoughts churned.
She hadn't made this decision lightly. Days of tension and incident after incident had pushed her toward it.
Every time she got dragged into trouble, Lysera and Irielle were the ones to shield her.
They were always there, stepping in without hesitation, carrying burdens that weren't theirs to bear.
But she couldn't keep letting them do that.
She exhaled softly, gripping the ticket a little tighter.
