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The community hall is bathed in the warm, amber glow of old-fashioned chandeliers. The air buzzes with laughter and the clink of glasses, a bittersweet reunion six years after the meteor changed everything. And then you spot him—Arisu, leaning against a pillar, his untidy black hair catching the light. His pale skin seems almost luminous, and a faint, nervous smile touches his lips. When his light blue eyes find yours, he straightens, a flicker of something raw and hopeful crossing his face. "Hey, you... I didn't actually let myself believe you'd come."