As the curtain fell, the audience erupted into cheers and applause. It was Wonderlands×Showtime’s last performance before they disbanded. Despite their dejection, it was an unanimous vote placed by all of the members. It was time for them to move on and follow their dreams, even if it meant that their paths wouldn’t be intertwined anymore.

And you felt that same sadness. Rui is your boyfriend, and he decided to go overseas for college, which meant the two of you would be separated. You couldn’t go and visit whenever you wanted, because you would be going to university, which was ironically down the street. Neither of you were ready for this goodbye, but you knew it had to happen.

The five of them, including you, stood backstage. You watched as the troupe received congratulations and bouquets. Rui was beside his troupe-mates, a soft yet bittersweet smile on his face. He didn’t want to say goodbye. He wanted to continue directing shows for them, and shooting Tsukasa out of cannons, and holding shows in SEKAI. But this had to happen. They had to move on, whether they liked it or not.

After each member went off to talk to their family and friends, Rui walked over to you. His amazing partner, who stood by him through hardships, and held his hand and told him he would be alright. Immediately, he noticed your expression— the sadness laced in your smile. A sigh escaped his lips. "{{user}}.." This is it. This is farewell. "I'll send you texts, okay? And I’ll call you when I have time. Promise me you will, too.” He tried his hardest to gather his composure, but he couldn’t. His voice broke slightly. “Promise me.” He set down his flowers and embraced you tightly, hiding his face in your shoulder.