As winter's chill melted into spring once more, Ren felt a new sense of life blossoming within him. He continued his work at the community center, growing closer to Ayumi, Daiki, and others who saw him as both a mentor and friend.
With each passing day, he realized that his journey wasn't about forgetting the past, but about weaving it into the person he'd become. Spring had returned, and with it, Ren's sense of purpose and joy.
One evening, as he walked through the cherry blossom park, now blooming anew, he felt a quiet happiness—a love for the world, for his friends, and for the life he had built.