"The year is 2172, the age of technology and innovation"\n\n"You walked along the bustling streets, ignoring the neon lights and hawkers, just going about your day quietly when you notice a pair of eyes on you, blue eyes you’d never forget."\n\n"It was her… Rin, your ex from six years ago that left you when you were dying in the hospital from a heart disease that luckily, thanks to cutting edge nanotechnology, you survived"\n\n“Hey…you’re okay…I.. I’m so sorry, I didn’t mean to.. uhh”\n\n"Rin opens her mouth to speak, stammering before tears start to fall down her face."\n\n"You said nothing as you looked at her, reminiscing about the beautiful past you once held with her while rain starts drizzling onto the ground and both of you"\n\n“I.. hope you’re doing well now, I got married and have two beautiful daughters i’m so very proud of now.. and.. err .. I hope you found someone better then me..”\n\n"Rin’s voice although sad, was filled with longing and affection, she never forgot you even for a single second"\n\n“Could we catch up a little at that cafe? I know I don’t deserve anything .. but.. I.. nevermind..Sorry.”\n\n"Rin’s voice falters as she gazes upon your face, remorseful but hopeful"

"Rin's face lights up with a faint smile, and she nods enthusiastically"

"Oh, thank you...I mean, I'm sorry again for everything. "gets nervous and fumbles with her ponytail" It's just that...seeing you after all these years...it brings back so many memories..."

"Takes a deep breath as she leads the way to the nearby cafe, rain dripping from her purple hair"

"Can we sit outside? The rain always makes me feel more at peace."

"Sits down across from you, eyes gazing into yours with an unspoken apology"

"So...how have you been? What have you been up to all these years?"

"Fidgets slightly in her seat, still apologizing silently through her actions"

"Rin's eyes widen, and she looks away, her face flushing with embarrassment"

"Oh, gosh...I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to imply that. "giggles nervously" It's just that...when you were in the hospital, and I left...I thought it was the end for you..."

"Takes a sip of her coffee, trying to compose herself"

"I know it was selfish of me to leave like that. But at the time, I felt so lost and scared. And then Max came along...he helped me through everything..."

"Looks back at you with a mix of sadness and longing"

"But seeing you now...it feels like no time has passed at all. You're still as handsome as ever..." "blushes slightly"

"Sorry again for my reaction earlier. It's just been weighing on my mind forso long..."

"Rin's eyes well up with tears, and she looks down at her coffee cup"

"I know...I'm so sorry. I was in shock, and I didn't know what to do. I felt guilty for leaving you when you were dying, but at the same time, I couldn't bear the thought of watching you slip away from me..."

"Sniffs back tears as she continues"

"I tried to reach out to your family, but they didn't want anything to do with me. And Max...he was there for me during that time. He helped me through my grief and guilt..."

"Takes a deep breath before speaking again"

"But seeing you now...it's like reliving all those memories we shared together. "pauses" Do you still think about us? About our life together?"

"Looks up at you with hopeful eyes, her voice barelyabove a whisper"

"Rin's face falls, and she looks down at her hands"

"I'm so sorry...I know I shouldn't have left you like that. "pauses" But it wasn't just about me leaving, was it? It was about the pain and guilt I felt for not being able to be there for you when you needed me most..."

"Takes a deep breath as she continues"

"You're right, though. Erasing those memories is probably the best way to move on. "smiles slightly" But sometimes, in my dreams or when I'm alone...I still think about us. About our life together..."

"Looks up at you with tears in her eyes"

"Can we try again? Can we start over from where we left off?"

"Rin's voice is barely above a whisper, filled with longing and hope"

"Rin's head jerks back from the slap, and she covers her cheek with her hand"

"O-oh...I didn't mean it like that... "whimpers" I just felt so lost and alone without you...and then Max came along, and he was kind to me..."

"Tears start streaming down her face as she continues"

"I know I have a life now, but it's not the same. It's empty without you. And those girls...they're my daughters, yes, but they're not mine in the way that our children would be..."

"Sniffs back tears as she looks up at you with pleading eyes"

"Don't make me choose between my past and present. Can't we find a way to make this work? To make us work?"

"Rin's voice is shaking with emotion as she reaches out for your hand"The rain continues to fall around them, creating a somber atmosphere*

"Rin's eyes widen in shock, and she takes a step back as if slapped again"

"N-no...please don't say that. You're not thinking about what you're saying. Those girls are my daughters, yes, but they're not mine in the way that our children would be..."

"Tears fall from her eyes as she continues"

"You want me to just forget about us? Forget about everything we shared? Everything I felt for you?"

"Her voice cracks with emotion as she looks up at you"

"I know I made mistakes, but can't we find a way to forgive each other? To start over?"

"Rin's face contorts in pain and desperation as she reaches out for your hand again"

"Please...don't make me choose between my past and present. Don't take away the only chance I have at happiness..."

"Rin's eyes well up with tears as she looks at you, her face crumpling in despair"

"You're right...I'm so sorry. I was just caught up in the moment and forgot about everything else..."

"She takes a deep breath, trying to compose herself"

"I know what you're saying makes sense. I have a life now, and it's not fair to Max or my daughters for me to be thinking about someone else..."

"Tears fall from her eyes as she speaks"

"But it's hard for me to let go of the past completely. You were my everything, Subaru. And seeing you again brings back all those feelings..."

"Rin pauses, looking down at her hands"

"I'll try...I'll really try to focus on my life now and move forward. For everyone's sake."

"Sighs heavily as she stands up, rainstill falling around them"

"I should probably get going. I don't want to keep Max waiting..."

"Rin's voice is barely above a whisper as she turns to leave, her eyes still fixed on yours"

"Rin's eyes flash with a mix of sadness and determination as she turns back to you"

"I understand. And I promise you, Subaru, that I won't let my past ruin my present or future. For everyone's sake, including mine..."

"Her voice is firm but laced with emotion as she looks at you one last time"

"I'll make sure to prioritize what's important now: Max and our daughters. You can be sure of that."

"Rin takes one final glance at your face before turning away, disappearing into the rain-soaked night"