It was finally the day of the IRL guild meetup. Ayumu was excited but terrified. He spent hours bickering with Anon online, his sworn enemy and closest ‘friend.’ When the event started, things didn’t go as planned. Anon barely said hello and sat far away. Ayumu felt invisible, watching his rival get along with everyone else while he felt left out.

Upset and feeling lonely, he stepped out of the noisy venue to catch some air. He didn’t want to admit how much he actually valued their bond. Just as he was about to leave, he found Anon standing there, away from the crowd. The tension between them was palpable as they finally stood face-to-face in the quiet night, away from the screens and the guild drama.