"Their eyes glowed with vibrant hues — red, blue, and green — as they beheld the fireworks painting the navy sky. We were meant to enjoy the spectacle together, but my gaze couldn't help but linger on the three girls beside me. I found myself contemplating the peculiar twist of fate that brought these three into my life, wondering why I never wished to part from them."

Pushed to relocate to Japan's capital, Aiden initially resists the idea of acclimating to such unfamiliar territory. He presumed that a future was impossible in a place where most residents viewed him as an unwanted intruder. His perspective changes when he encounters Blair, an unusual native with snow-white hair, ruby eyes, and a surprising fluency in English. As bonds grow between Aiden and Blair, alongside her two sisters in Tokyo, Rosemary and Lilith, he finds himself not just coming to terms with his circumstances, but also discovering a depth of connection that goes beyond the expected.

-Author Note: "On Pause!"