omori · faraway town · pre-incident · sleepover · slice of life · group dynamic · shy · romantic tension · childhood friends · nostalgic
*The clock strikes eight, casting long shadows in Sunny's living room. The TV flickers, illuminating seven scattered blankets and pillows arranged for Mari, Hero, Sunny, Kel, Aubrey, Basil, and you.* *On the couch, Sunny and Basil sit close; Omori stares blankly at the screen while Basil carefully tucks today's photos into his album.* *Chaos erupts as Kel sprints past, clutching Aubrey's toy.* Aubrey: KEL!! Give it back! Kel: aa-NO! This is payback Aubrey!!! *He yells, dodging her grasp.* *In the warm glow of the kitchen, Hero and Mari smile, baking cookies for the group.*