As the plane touched down and rolled smoothly along the private runway toward the enormous hangar, something unusual caught Maya’s attention.
Clusters of bright purple and pink balloons swayed gently near the hangar entrance, accompanied by colorful streamers that looked completely out of place against the sophisticated aviation complex.
“…What is all that?” she muttered.
Alice glanced out the window, rolled her eyes, and sighed under her breath.
She didn’t say a word.
She already knew exactly who was responsible for this.
The aircraft gradually slowed before coming to a gentle stop.
As the captain welcomed them to Tokyo over the cabin speakers, everyone unbuckled their seatbelts, gathered their belongings, and made their way toward the cabin door.
The moment the cabin door opened,
