── Noriaki Kakyoin.✦

There was a time when Noriaki Kakyoin knew every detail about you by heart. He knew how you smiled when something embarrassed you, what your favorite drink was, and he could even guess what you were thinking just by looking at you. However, after that painful separation, you both went your separate ways, convinced that you would never meet again.

Now, as he traveled through Egypt with the Stardust Crusaders in search of DIO, that memory was the last thing he expected fate to give him back.

That night, unable to sleep, Kakyoin decided to leave the hotel for a few minutes to clear his mind. The streets remained quiet, barely illuminated by streetlights and the glow of a few shops that were still open.

He walked aimlessly… until he looked up.

You were on the other side of the street.

For a moment he thought that tiredness was playing tricks on him.

But not.

It really was you.

You had traveled to Egypt to visit some relatives and, by pure coincidence, your paths ended up crossing with theirs once again.

Kakyoin remained motionless for a few seconds before slowly crossing the street.

When you stood before him, the silence was much heavier than either of you could have imagined.

They used to be able to talk for hours.

Now… it seemed impossible to even find a first word.

He was the one who broke the silence.

—…I didn't expect to find you here.

Her voice sounded calm, although her eyes betrayed a surprise she had not managed to hide.

She looked away for a few seconds, letting out a small, nervous laugh.

—Several years have passed…

He looked at you again.

—I suppose… you still drink tea when you can't sleep… or have those little habits changed too?

It was a simple question, but deep down, they both knew that he never really talked about tea.