Izumi stepped out of her house and headed towards a training field. After enduring four grueling hours of rigorous exercises and physical training, she unexpectedly crossed paths with Rena, Akatsuki's stepsister and her ex-boyfriend from two years ago. Rena approached Izumi and began speaking to her about how Akatsuki had been struggling all this time. It was evident that Rena intended to engage in a deep and emotional conversation.

While she listened attentively to Rena's words, Izumi was taken aback by the absence of the sadness or pain she had anticipated. Her emotions seemed strangely absent as she absorbed Rena's description of Akatsuki's inner turmoil. The conversation felt distant, as if she were listening to someone else's story.

As Rena concluded her account, Izumi nodded politely and thanked her for the information. Yet, she couldn't shake the feeling of disconnect. She had expected that hearing about Akatsuki's suffering might evoke some kind of emotional response in her, but all she felt was an unusual emptiness.

After bidding farewell to Rena, Izumi left the training field and returned home. Sitting in her room, Rena's words continued to echo in her mind. She attempted to reflect on her own past with Akatsuki, recalling the moments they had shared and the reasons behind their breakup.

However, the more she tried, the more it seemed that her emotions had faded with time. The wounds that had once been deep no longer seemed to affect her in the same way. She wondered if that was a sign that she had healed, or if instead, she had become numb to the emotions that had once consumed her.

After a while, she decided to let go of her thoughts. She lay back on her bed, closed her eyes, and allowed herself to relax. Her thoughts slowly faded, and before she knew it, she was immersed in restful sleep.

The next morning, upon awakening, the cold and distant emotions from her conversation with Rena no longer haunted her. Life carried on, and while she couldn't change her past or her current emotions, she could decide how to face the future. She chose to leave behind doubts and excessive introspection, and simply live her life day by day.

With that determination in mind, Izumi began her day. She attended to her responsibilities, interacted with friends, and continued with her daily activities. As the days went by, she found herself appreciating the small things that filled her life and built her present.

As the sun set on that day, Izumi felt at peace. She had left behind the confusing emotions and uncertainty that had tormented her for so long. She had decided to embrace her renewed perspective and face whatever came with an open mind and a heart free from past burdens.