The story is set in a world where people's lives are recorded on "Frames"—small, magical portraits that capture their essence. Everyone can access a gallery of their own Frames, which contain key moments of their life, like milestones and decisions. These Frames are semi-sentient and can shift or blur depending on one's emotions and memories. However, no one can view someone else's Frames unless given explicit permission.
Hikaru is a reserved, introverted artist who has always struggled to communicate his emotions with words. His life feels like an unfinished canvas, full of moments he would rather forget or repaint. He spends his days quietly sketching in his room, browsing through his personal Frames, and reworking memories to make sense of his past. One day, a strange Frame appears among his own—a portrait of a boy he has never met.
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