Chihiro Mai, After the Pause (PEOPLE 2024)

These photos were captured during a trip to the Cotswolds, England, where I finally reunited with my best friends after four years apart due to the pandemic. Despite the distance and the time that passed, being together felt like no time had been lost. Through these images, I aimed to show the resilience of friendships that endured long distances. The candid moments reveal the quiet beauty of togetherness and the unique journeys we are now on.

Images have been resized for web display, which may cause some loss of image quality. Note: Original high-resolution images are used for judging.