Ep. 15: Aoi wears a cherished kimono inherited from her grandmother while shopping with Kaoru.

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As a child, Aoi cherished a kimono her grandmother wore, promising she would own it one day. They walked among cherry blossoms together, and her grandmother shared that her late husband loved the garment, suggesting it would be loved by another if his affection was genuine. Later, Kaoru invites Aoi to go shopping. Choosing to wear the inherited kimono, she anticipates spending time alone with him. When Kaoru expresses his love for the kimono, Aoi is moved to tears. This moment deepens her feelings for him, fulfilling the sentiment her grandmother once shared about true love and cherished items.