The sakura exploded in light.
Petals lifted like stars.
Airi felt warmth leaving her chest.
Memories loosening.
Laughter under blossoms.
A promise.
A boy.
Ren.
She grasped his fading hand.
"I'm scared," she whispered.
"I'm here," he said.
Their fingers touched.
For the first time.
Warm.
Real.
"Thank you," he breathed.
Light swallowed them.
Petals fell.
And memory vanished.