Yu spent three years at a boarding school, and as his fulfilling student life drew to a close, excitement for the future grew stronger. On graduation day, his stepmother Ayaka came running to him with a bright smile. Reuniting after so long stirred deep emotions within him, and he couldn't contain his joy. Ayaka suggested, "Let's celebrate your graduation, just the two of us," and they spent time catching up, making up for lost moments. Then, saying, "A gift for you, now that you've become a man," she gently kissed him. That single moment sparked new hope and expectation in Yu's heart, marking another step forward into adulthood.