Spring returned once more, painting the city in soft pinks as cherry blossoms began to bloom. Ren and his friends planned their annual gathering under the trees, a tradition that had come to symbolize their enduring friendship. As they set up picnic blankets and baskets filled with snacks, a gentle breeze sent petals swirling through the air.
Takumi sat beside Ren, an air of nostalgia settling over him. "It feels like these gatherings have become part of us, doesn't it?"
Ren nodded, watching the blossoms drift down. "I think each petal carries a memory we've made together."
Ayumi, always the romantic, leaned in with a dreamy look. "One day, we might all go our separate ways, but these memories will stay, like petals in a scrapbook."
The realization that life would inevitably lead them in different directions felt bittersweet. Yet, as they sat together beneath the blooming trees, they knew that their friendship would endure, even as seasons changed.