Chapter 45: Moving in Together

The day we moved into our shared apartment was filled with laughter, exhaustion, and an overwhelming sense of joy. As we unpacked boxes, Mahiru held up a framed photo of us from high school.

"This feels like a dream," she whispered.

I wrapped an arm around her. "A dream we made real."

That night, as we lay in bed, I pulled her close. "Welcome home, Mahiru."

She snuggled against me, her voice filled with contentment. "Welcome home, Amane."

For the first time, there was no distance between us. This was the start of forever