The maglev station platform stood high above Mirai Central, offering a breathtaking panorama of New Vein City at night. The sprawling metropolis stretched out beneath them, a tapestry of glittering lights and sleek skyscrapers that pierced the velvet darkness of the night sky. The distant hum of the city's never-ending pulse drifted up to them, a comforting backdrop to their shared moment.
She couldn't stop smiling. Satori's hand remained wrapped around hers as they stood side by side, waiting for her train. The solid warmth of his palm against hers felt so right, so natural, like they'd been holding hands for years instead of mere hours. His thumb occasionally brushed against her skin in small, gentle circles that made her pulse quicken.
"It's beautiful up here," she murmured, breaking the comfortable silence between them. Her voice was soft, almost dreamy. "I always forget how amazing the city looks at night. All those lights, like stars brought down to earth."
