Everything was going fine, until the stars began to fall from the sky.
Moments earlier, the place had been calm as always.
I was wandering through the streets of Tokyo, yet the bustle here was overwhelming.
I had traveled to many cities, even different countries,
but I had never found a street like this—beautiful, yet untouched by electric lights.
After saying so much, I realized I had forgotten to introduce myself.
My name is Itsuki.
I love traveling across the world.
But that doesn't mean I just wander without purpose.
Years ago, I made a pact with my four friend
we would live and enjoy the world's most famous streets together.
We promised never to disturb each other.
But the truth is, we should have stayed together.
After all, we set out on these trips as one.
So why am I alone now?
Suddenly, the earth begins to tremble.
Bridges collapse.
And in just moments, countless stars fall from the sky, riding on a violent shockwave.
Seeing this, Itsuki whispers, "A meteor… what kind of disaster is this?"
Within minutes, buildings crumble into dust.
Itsuki dashes towards Tokyo Street No. 21,
leaping over debris and wrecked cars,
while memories of his friends flood his mind.
Tears sting his eyes.
"Even though we were apart, when I look back, I remember only the good things…
Ren's scolding, Daichi's habit of turning everything into a joke,
and Aoi and Yume's endless dramas, their stubbornness, their charms.
I don't want to lose any of you."
At last, he reaches a hotel—
now completely reduced to rubble.
He stops and cries out,
"I couldn't save you, my friends! I couldn't save you!"
He climbs onto the ruins, pressing a hand against the rubble.
"Ren, Daichi, Aoi, Yume… forgive me."
Then, a hand suddenly rests on his shoulder.
Startled, Itsuki jumps back—
and sees Ren's ghost!
Daichi bursts out laughing.
"Relax, Itsuki. We're all alive!"
Shocked, Itsuki asks, "So… you're all alive?"
Aoi can't hold back her laughter.
"What did you think, you fool? That we were dead?"
Suddenly, a loud announcement echoes through the city.
A deep, commanding voice spreads everywhere:
"This is an emergency announcement.
The earthquake is extremely dangerous.
All survivors must head to the nearest shelter immediately!"