We Are Aliens

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One summer in third grade, Tsubasa, a quiet and reserved boy, meets Kyotaro, the charismatic classmate everyone looks up to. An unlikely friendship blossoms between them, and within the small world of childhood, they share moments that will remain etched in their memories. But a seemingly insignificant incident suddenly drives them apart, sending their lives down separate paths. Spanning more than thirty years, this gentle and contemplative story follows the two boys into adulthood, tracing the choices, encounters, losses, and quiet turning points that shape who they become. As their lives unfold, their shared past continues to resonate beneath the surface, inviting us to reflect on friendship, memory, the passage of time, and what ultimately gives a life meaning.