Monsoon Romance

The night sky stretched above them like a vast canvas, dotted with countless stars that shimmered and danced in the cool evening air. Haruto lay back on the blanket, his hands resting behind his head, as he gazed up in awe.

Beside him, Aiko was flipping through her notebook, her brow furrowed in concentration. "There," she said, pointing to a cluster of stars. "That's Orion's Belt."

Haruto followed her finger, a smile tugging at his lips. "You've been studying."

Aiko blushed slightly. "Well, I had to make sure I got it right. You love this stuff, and I didn't want to disappoint you."

"You could never disappoint me," Haruto said quietly, his eyes still fixed on the sky.

Aiko fell silent for a moment, her heart fluttering at his words. She turned her gaze back to the stars, searching for the next constellation. "And over there… that's Taurus, right?"

Haruto nodded. "Yeah. And just below it is the Pleiades, the Seven Sisters."

They lay in comfortable silence, the only sounds being the rustling of leaves and the distant chirping of crickets. The air was cool, but neither of them minded.

"Aiko," Haruto said suddenly, breaking the silence.

She turned to him, her eyes reflecting the starlight. "Yes?"

"Do you ever wonder what it's like up there? Among the stars?"

Aiko thought for a moment before answering. "I think it must be beautiful. Quiet, peaceful… like another world."

Haruto's gaze softened. "I want to see it someday. Study the stars, maybe even travel to space."

Aiko smiled. "I believe you will. You've always been the dreamer."

Haruto glanced at her, a question forming in his mind. "What about you? What's your dream?"

Aiko hesitated, then spoke softly. "I want to create something that lasts. A painting, a piece of art that people remember. Something that tells a story."

"You will," Haruto said with certainty. "I know you will."

They fell silent again, their dreams intertwining under the vast expanse of the night sky.

As the night wore on, a shooting star streaked across the sky, leaving a trail of light in its wake.

"Haruto! Make a wish!" Aiko exclaimed, her eyes wide with excitement.

Haruto closed his eyes, his heart full. He knew exactly what to wish for—a future filled with dreams, friendship, and the unbreakable bond they shared.

And as the stars continued to shine above them, Haruto and Aiko knew that no matter where life took them, the sky would always be their canvas, a reminder of the dreams they dared to chase together.