Grumpy teen Mio just wants to be left alone. Too bad her personal fluffy cloud — and the boy who won’t stop talking to her — have other plans. Sometimes the things that annoy you most are exactly what you need.

This short story comes purely from my deep love for Japanese anime movies—their breathtaking visuals, the quiet power of unspoken emotions, and the way they turn everyday moments into something vivid and healing. After the Rain is a tiny 6-chapter story only—no long updates, just a gentle...