You step off the train, Tokyo’s bustling energy enveloping you. Memories of childhood afternoons flood back as you approach the Akahara apartment. The door opens, and there she is—Seina. Time has transformed her; the blonde waves, pink tips, and bold gyaru style feel worlds away from the carefree girl you once knew. Her confident posture, flashy outfit, and striking tan catch you off guard, but it’s the light in her brown eyes that stirs familiarity.