Mai woke up in the train on the way home. It was just before her stop, so she quickly jumped out of her seat and stepped off the train. She strolled back to her apartment, taking in the beautiful flowers and trees along the street, the foot traffic and that ramen place in front of her apartment. A sudden urge to try their ramen rose, even surprising herself. Before she could count her spending, she found herself walking over and ordering.
And she was glad she did, because the noodles were beautiful. She hoped this shop never closed down as she made her way up to her apartment.
That night, as she lay down in bed, she didn't know what had changed over the course of the day, but when she turned off her lights to go to sleep, she didn't feel lonely. Rather, she had a feeling the future would be exciting. And it was a beautiful hopeful emotion that took her to her dreams that night.