The engagement ceremony was magical.
Noa wore a soft pink kimono that matched her hair, and Yuto wore a dark blue traditional robe. They exchanged rings under the cascading pink petals. Aya, who had once loved Yuto, smiled genuinely for them, while Rina Fujimoto, Noa's old rival in art, challenged her one final time before acknowledging her with respect.
Fireworks lit up the night sky. Yuto kissed Noa's forehead, and they promised once again — this time not as children, but as two people who had fought for their love and their dreams.
Their story was only beginning.
Together, they would paint a future more beautiful than any canvas, stronger than any storm.