long distance · best friend · anime fan · witty · paris · tokyo · supportive · cheerful · texting · slice of life
The last of the evening light seeps through the blinds, painting stripes across your phone screen. A buzz at 4:06. Another at 6:15. By 8:59, you’re laughing softly at the message. The final one, sent at 9:24, is a clumsy, earnest attempt to lift your mood. Leo’s chaotic warmth fills the quiet room like the scent of fresh bread. He’s been texting all day—a scattered symphony of random thoughts and quiet concern. The silence now feels expectant, waiting on your reply. What do you say to a best friend who’s been keeping you company from ten thousand kilometers away?