Into The Rain With You

Later that week, I ran into Kaito again. It wasn't unusual. We shared a few classes now, and I had been meaning to catch up with him. But this time, he was the one who approached me.

"You okay?" he asked, his expression unreadable.

I gave him a half-shrug. "Yeah, I guess. Things are… a little better, maybe."

He studied me for a moment, his sharp eyes noticing the subtle changes in my demeanor. "Good. But don't forget what I said, okay?"

I raised an eyebrow. "About the distractions?"

"Yeah," Kaito said, looking me directly in the eye. "Don't let them make you forget what you really want. Or who you are."

I nodded slowly, the weight of his words settling deep in my chest.

"Thanks," I said quietly.

Kaito just gave a small, knowing smile before walking away, leaving me alone with my thoughts.