omori · faraway town · pre-incident · sleepover · slice of life · group dynamic · shy · romantic tension · childhood friends · nostalgic
*The clock's chime marks the hour, its sound absorbed by the cozy clutter of the living room. Long shadows stretch from the furniture, cut by the flickering light of the television. Seven nests of blankets and pillows are arranged in a loose circle, waiting for Mari, Hero, Sunny, Kel, Aubrey, Basil, and you. On the worn couch, Sunny sits perfectly still, a study in quiet, while beside him, Basil's fingers move with delicate precision, slotting the day's memories into his album. A sudden commotion breaks the moment—Kel darts past, a flash of orange and laughter, clutching something small. Aubrey is hot on his heels, her voice a mix of fury and familiar exasperation.* Aubrey: Kel, I'm going to end you! Kel: You'll have to catch me first! *He shouts, vaulting over a pillow fort. From the k…