The phone rings as this catches her off guard.

"N-no way...

It's ringing...?"

Her mind drew a blank.

She never thought she was about to hear the voice of her precious friend ever again.

Before she knew it, a voice spoke,

"Hello?"

Hearing his voice for the first time, tears begin to roll down her cheek.

"Hello??? Is anyone there?"

"S-Shin...? Is that you?"

"Yes, this is Shin Uzui speaking. Who am I speaking to?"

When she heard his name, she knew it was him.