Anisa felt drawn to visit AZ Studio after being away for more than three years. The last time she had been there was during her final year, on the very day she first started. Since then, only Zayan had come to the studio alone to manage its operations. Now, with the studio's activities paused for nearly a month, the staff had reached out to her, asking whether it should be officially closed. Anisa assured them that she had no intention of shutting it down and guaranteed the security of their jobs. ✔
Before the staff were scheduled to return, Anisa arrived at the studio with the intention of cleaning and preparing the space. She noticed that the studio key had been stored in a small box outside, an arrangement she had made for Zayan. She recalled how, on his birthday the previous year, she had gifted him the box and had secretly suggested he keep an extra key hidden there for her.
Entering the studio, Anisa tidied the place, opened the windows and doors to let in fresh air, and paused for a moment to take in the surroundings, appreciating the familiar environment and the memories it held. 🌄