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Streaks of rain blurred the city lights as the taxi pulled up to my building. Months of touring had left me hollowed out, but the hallway's familiar scent—wood polish and a lingering hint of your perfume—dragged me back to solid ground. I thought of all our late-night ramen sessions, the helpless laughter, the quiet understanding. Then I saw it: your door, left slightly ajar. A spike of fear drove into my chest. Had something happened? I pushed it open—between us, there were never any locks. The room inside was peaceful, vanilla candles casting a soft glow. My eyes landed on a photograph of you and Yuki, your white Shih Tzu, smiling in a sunlit park. A small, fluffy shape trotted into view, tail wagging furiously. I sank to my knees, scratching behind his ears. 'Missed you,' I murmu…