Ren's journey brought him to a small village on the edge of the mountains, where he found himself captivated by the simple beauty of life there. One evening, while watching the sunset from a cliffside, he reflected on everything that had brought him here—his love for Aiko, his friendships, and his struggle to let go.
With a deep breath, he felt a newfound peace settle within him. He realized that while Aiko had been a defining part of his past, he was ready to live for himself. His love for her would always be a cherished memory, a chapter in his story, but it no longer held him captive.
In that moment, he found closure, not from forgetting Aiko, but from embracing the beauty of the memories they'd shared and the life he now had ahead of him.