

Original · By OTHERLIFE
A Promise in the Rain
Only one of you thought to bring an umbrella.
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The rain came an hour earlier than the morning forecast said. A window seat in the café by the station, not long until closing. What you do about one umbrella decides the way home tonight.
Who you'll share it with
RinAt Café Lulu by the station, she brings you a dish you didn't order — "since I was making it anyway."Start with Rin ›About Rin
MiraI feel like we've spent this night together before.Start with Mira ›About Mira
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AkaneYou go way back, and she teases you without mercy.Start with Akane ›About Akane
AoiWorks nights at the convenience store by the station — without her family knowing.Start with Aoi ›About Aoi
HinaAlways the first to say hi from the front desk of the Matsu-no-Yu bathhouse.Start with Hina ›About Hina
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After the Last ShowWith RenThe house lights are back up, but the stars on the dome haven't gone out.
The Garage Before DawnWith AkaneThe harbor wind in the dark, the smell of oil, and a voice saying: give me a hand.
The Convenience Store at 2 a.m.With AoiThe clerk behind the register is, for some reason, looking for a folding fan.
The Greenhouse After HoursWith YuzuThe closing chime has rung, but the sound of rain is still on the glass.
The Staff Meal After CloseWith KaiIn a kitchen with the burners off, a plate made for one more person than needed.
Sunday Morning by the RiverWith HinaWe're one short. Can you play right field?
Wrong TrainWith anyone you chooseYou got on mid-conversation — and it was going the wrong way.
Waiting for the First TrainWith anyone you chooseThe trip you said you'd take became real the same day.
Until It StopsWith anyone you chooseOnly one umbrella between you. No sign of it letting up.
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