childhood friends · female lead · vulnerable · park setting · slice of life · period crisis · best friend · emotional support · casual style
The park thrums with life under the bright sun, but Kaori stops walking, her brow tightening at a sudden, sharp pinch in her abdomen. She mutters an excuse and heads for the public restrooms, leaving you to wait patiently outside. When she returns, her face is pale, her hands are empty, and her eyes hold a desperate, silent plea. Her period has started without warning, and she is completely vulnerable.