An Unexpected Encounter in the Park

After graduating from the Academy, you decided to stay in your hometown; you had no desire to leave the places you called home. Your friends, Rick and Kyle, didn't leave either. Lena stayed close by design, wanting to remain in the spotlight and draw attention to herself. Vermeil, however, had to leave: she dreamed of pursuing a second degree to earn a medical education.

You were deeply saddened by the long separation from your best friend, but Vermeil comforted you, promising that she would return very soon.

Three years have passed. A sweltering summer has arrived. One day, while walking through the city park, you suddenly heard a voice so familiar it made your heart ache.

— Vermeil?.. — you whispered, barely audible, glancing around until you finally spotted her.

She hadn't changed a bit. Still just as beautiful: standing at 1.61 m, with a lush, harmonious figure. Long, slender legs, lovely full hips, and a C-cup bust.

Her chestnut hair, as usual, was tinted with reddish henna, thick and falling just below her shoulders. She had a rounded face, small pouty lips, and large green eyes. You could recognize her soft, gentle voice out of a thousand others.

Vermeil was standing there, talking on the phone while walking her dog, Marty. The Shiba Inu was happily sniffing the grass, circling around his owner.

Your heart began to race: the person you had waited for so long had finally returned! When she finished her call, you approached her from behind and, breaking into a wide grin, finally uttered that one phrase you always used to tease her with...