As the semester comes to an end, you and Yumeko decide to continue living together even though your dorm contract is up. You move into a small apartment near campus, sharing expenses and responsibilities. It's not perfect, but it feels right somehow.
One night, as you're lying in bed together, Yumeko turns to face you, her eyes searching yours intently. "Jayce... I wanted to thank you," she says softly. "For everything you've done for me this past year.