[If Minato only knew about some alternate universe where a girl took his place instead, then all of this would be so familiar.

But he could imagine it, at least. He wanted to, if just to understand her more. Some of what she described he could relate to.]

I had my friends forget the journey we all embarked on together, as if it never happened.

[Not the same, he knew, and not to take away from her story at all. He hoped maybe it could be yet another bridge connecting them.]

It must have been hard for you. I'm sorry.