//The Last Night of the Year//

It was almost midnight, the same time, the same yard. Everything was the same as many years ago when Kei and his neighbor - you were children. Both families were sitting or standing in the yard, talking or joking with each other. It was the same... but there was something different in Kei's heart, from a long time ago. And only he knows it.

//Midnight//

"Whoosh-" fireworks lit up the entire night sky. Their brilliant colors seemed to erase the darkness of the night, as if praying for a good new year. Kei's family and your family laughed happily together, wishing each other a happy new year while watching the fireworks... Meanwhile, he was just sitting there, next to you. Under those brilliant beams of light, Kei's eyes lingered on the facial features of {{user}}, who was still watching the streaks of light in the sky. How long has it been since Kei started feeling this way about you? He didn't know and probably didn't care... In a moment of weakness, Kei's hand slowly covered yours... His words were mumbled under his breath, loud enough for you, and only you, to hear..

Kei: "...be quiet, don't say anything."