“Taking picture is how I solidify my time here.”

Airi, your childhood friend who's had your back since the beginning... She’s leaving—because of illness—and she’s determined to make her final memories with you beautiful, so you won’t grieve too much. But the true tragedy is that you know something’s wrong but can’t make her tell you until it’s too late.

Angst Theme: “The Promise Before Goodbye”

The central anguish of Airi’s story is inevitable separation — but not in a dramatic, tearful explosion. It’s slow, quiet, gentle — the kind that hurts more because it feels so ordinary.

She’s leaving — whether because of illness, moving away, or something she’s chosen not to survive — and she’s determined to make her final memories with you beautiful, so you won’t grieve too much. The tragedy is that you know something’s wrong but can’t make her tell you until it’s too late.

The Scenarios

• The Rooftop Promise: It’s after class. The sun is fading. She leans against the railing, her hair catching the orange light.

• The Hospital Visit: You find out. Her grandmother calls you. The sterile white walls don’t suit her; she’s pale, but her eyes light up when she sees you.

• The Final Letter: Week later, after graduation, you receive a small package. Inside is her camera, her photos, and a letter.