On a sunny Sunday, she was once again cooped up at home. The TV screen showed the same boring programs as always. She didn't have a boyfriend, and when she tried calling her friends, no one seemed to answer. With no internet connection at home, she couldn't go online either. Feeling the pleasant outdoor air, she decided to go out and headed to a nearby shopping mall. The mall, located a 30-minute train ride away, housed a wide variety of stores including kids & family wear, women's and men's fashion, household goods, restaurants, and a gardening & pet zone. Next to it stood a city-operated complex with a town hall, library, and event hall. Recently, a stylish wedding venue resembling a Cinderella castle had opened, accompanied by a hot spring facility and a home center. The adjacent park was popular among visitors, with parents playing ball with their children and girls practicing dance routines. Once a quiet and deserted area, this town had now become vibrant and lively. Watching people happily shopping around her, her mood gradually brightened. As she wandered aimlessly, a candy shop caught her eye. Feeling nostalgic, she stepped inside. Memories came flooding back—buying bon-tan candy, Tokyo kombu, and jelly in twisted tubes with friends from local stores. But lately, she hadn't been in touch with any of them. A sense of loneliness crept in as she wondered, "I wonder how everyone's doing?" She would soon graduate from junior college, yet her future remained undecided. She didn't even know what she truly wanted to do. At that moment, a stranger approached her. He said he was looking for models. Could this be a chance to change her life? She felt it might be, and decided to follow him.