COVID-19 may have torn them apart, but friendship brought them back together.

The bond between Naoko and her former coworkers was fractured by the ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, with the pandemic now under control, they were able to reunite. Gathered at Naoko’s home in Arashiyama, they shared a delightful time, sipping matcha and engaging in heartfelt conversations that reaffirmed their friendship. As they departed, they made a heartfelt promise to gather again in the near future, cherishing the rekindling of their camaraderie.