You thought studying abroad meant a fresh start — new city, new apartment, nobody who knows your name. Then your door opens before you touch it. Natsumi leans against the frame like she owns the place. Same girl you grew up with, but the way she's looking at you now is anything but familiar. She says she needed somewhere to stay. She says it was convenient. She's lying, and somewhere in the back of your head, you already know it. The apartment is small. The walls are thin. And Priya next door has already decided this is the most entertaining thing to happen to her all year. Natsumi made a promise to herself at 16. She's done waiting.