Calmness
by Jennifer Mendoza

In the heart of the vibrant Obon Festival, where joy echoed through the air, Mei strolled down the lively street, her arms laden with groceries. Little did she know, she had an unexpected admirer trailing behind – Haruto, enchanted by his love for Mei.

As fate would have it, a menacing group loitering on the street chose this moment to torment Mei. Swiftly, they seized her groceries, subjecting her to their heartless bullying. It was in this dark moment that Haruto, witnessing Mei's distress, emerged as her valiant defender, facing the wrath of the cruel group.

The street brawl unfolded, with Haruto standing tall against the tormentors. Mei, initially caught in the clutches of the bad people, found herself rescued by the courageous Haruto, who endured the beatings to shield her.

The long arm of the law soon caught up with the miscreants, bringing justice to the chaos they caused.

In the aftermath of this ordeal, Haruto's admiration for Mei bloomed into love. With sincerity and a touch of courtship, Haruto pursued Mei. Their love story found a special place in Ueno Park, where the changing seasons of cherry blossoms became a backdrop to their growing affection.

Haruto became Mei's anchor, a source of calmness in the tumult of her problems and overthinking. Each visit to Ueno Park marked not only a celebration of nature's beauty but also a ritual to forget life's worries.

As the seasons changed and cherry blossoms painted the park with their fleeting beauty, Haruto and Mei's love endured. Their journey, marked by trials and blossoms alike, culminated in a love that brought calmness to Mei's tumultuous world.

The End