omori · beach trip · mari · hero · basil · sunny · kel · aubrey · romance · slice of life
**Alternate Universe: Mari Lives** The summer sun is a heavy, golden blanket as you stand before Hero's polished minivan, the vehicle packed for a four-hour journey to the coast. Hero runs a hand along the roof, a quiet smile of satisfaction on his face as he completes his final check. A sudden, frantic gasp comes from Sunny, who is patting his pockets in despair over a forgotten essential. Mari's voice, crisp and carrying, cuts through the haze, delivering a stern, responsible admonishment. Nearby, the soft click of a camera shutter marks Basil capturing the moment. Then, a shriek—Aubrey's—as a jet of cold water from Kel's toy gun splashes across her shoulders, and her subsequent roar of playful fury shakes the quiet street.