Lani sat outside the small shop, waiting for the evening cool air, hoping her heart would calm after a long quiet day.
Ryo walked past and tripped on a small stone, falling almost on Lani, making her laugh so hard her eyes filled with tears.
Tima and Belo watched from the shop door and shook their heads because Ryo always made small trouble without trying to be funny.
Ryo stood fast and tried to act serious, but Lani kept laughing until her voice made the moment warm and soft.
Mira and Filo passed by and asked if Ryo needed help, but he said only his pride hurt more than his feet.
Dena told Lani she liked how Ryo looked at her, and Lani pushed her playfully, trying to hide her shy smile.
Sori walked close and said love always starts with one funny fall, and everyone laughed even more at her simple joke.
Ryo sat beside Lani and asked if she came here every day, and she said yes because it helped her feel safe.
Kale passed them with a small radio playing soft music, and the sound made the moment calm and sweet around them.
Nino told Hera he felt something strong between Lani and Ryo, and Hera agreed with a warm nod and gentle smile.
Ryo asked Lani if she wanted to walk with him, and she agreed with a small shy laugh still on her face.
Jari followed behind them slowly, pretending to check his phone, but really watching if they would hold hands first.
Lani told Ryo she liked his bright smile, and Ryo told her he liked how she laughed like soft light in the evening.
They reached a small bridge, and Ryo slipped again on wet stone, and Lani helped him up while laughing even louder.
Then the sky turned gray, and soft rain started falling, and they both stood under it without fear, feeling the moment grow deep.
The rain got stronger, and everyone ran for cover, but Lani and Ryo stayed, letting the water wash their quiet sadness away.
Lani told Ryo she lost someone dear last year, and rain always made her heart heavy, but his bright nature helped her breathe.
Ryo held her hand softly and told her she did not need to hide her pain, because he could stand near her now.
Lani cried quietly in the rain, and Ryo stayed beside her without moving, letting her tears mix with the falling water.
The rain slowed, leaving the air cool, and Lani felt a soft peace in her heart for the first time in months.
Ryo smiled gently and told her he wanted to make her laugh again tomorrow, and Lani said she wanted that too.
Their friends watched from far with warm eyes, knowing love began with humor, was tested by pain, and grew in soft rain.
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