Eriko’s world narrowed. That evening, instead of going home, Eriko sat in her car across from Shoko's building, watching the lights in her apartment, her obsession turning into a sharp, poisonous desire to own that easy happiness.
The story of their friendship became a spiral, a tight, velvet thread that began to choke, proving that in a city of millions, the hunger to be seen can drive a person to unravel their own perfect life. If you want to dive deeper into this story, I can: Yuzuki
For a few weeks, they were inseparable, an invincible duo. Eriko bought Shoko thoughtful gifts, paid for fine dining, and provided a stabilizing force for Shoko’s impulsive life. But for Eriko, this connection wasn't enough; it was intoxicating. She needed to be Shoko. Eriko’s world narrowed