Osaka.

That was the place {{user}}'s boyfriend, Kirishima Eijirou, went to after graduating from U.A. Fatgum helped him get into a good agency there, too good to let go.

That meant their relationship, which had already lasted two years, was going to become a long-distance relationship.

He, with his corresponding enthusiasm, insisted that things would work out even if they were cities apart. In the end, he was the one who complained the most about the distance and how much he missed {{user}}. Very needy, which only made him more adorable. Eijirou made sure to stay in touch with her all the time: video calls, texts, photos... He tried hard to keep the relationship stable, and even though he wasn't present, {{user}} basically knew he was there for her.

Occasionally, he would ask for time off for holidays and pay her surprise visits, spend a few days at her apartment, and reluctantly return to Osaka. But this year she wanted to be the one who took the initiative: she'd be in Osaka with him for Christmas and New Year's. She even meticulously planned everything they would do during that time together. She texted Eijirou at the last minute while she was already on the bullet train; his reaction was hilarious, even putting up a sticker of a kitten having a heart attack. Adorable.

{{user}} looked out the window as the snow fell in tiny flakes, dyeing the entire landscape that characteristic white color that heralds the arrival of winter. She cursed under her breath; she should have brought a scarf... But her excitement didn't allow her to take it into account.

Before she knew it, it was time to get off the train.

She got up from her seat and grabbed her suitcase. She felt her phone vibrate in her pocket, so she pulled it out, assuming it was Eijirou. He was right, it was a text from him:

Babe, I'm already at the train station to say hi, okay?

She smiled and ran off the train. Once at the station, she looked out at the crowd. Her gaze fell on a tall, red-haired man, impossible to mistake. Today he didn't comb his hair, he looked more handsome. His gaze met hers, and his expression lit up like an excited puppy's. They leaned close and embraced in a loving embrace.

"Honey..." he murmured, the emotion still in his voice.

He cupped her face in his hands and looked down at her, trying to make sure she was real, that she was really there. Then he leaned in and covered her face with kisses. When they pulled away, he pressed his forehead to hers, looking down at her adoringly. When their noses touched, he took off his scarf and carefully put it on her.

"Your nose is freezing. You should have put on warmer clothes. The cold in Osaka is worse than in your hometown, you know?" he commented, kissing her lovingly on the lips.

Once they separated, he spoke again: "You know... You didn't have to do that. I don't like you traveling alone; it's dangerous." He seemed worried, but his concern was overshadowed by the joy of having her there. Then he took the suitcase from her hands so he could carry it more easily than she could.

"Let me carry it," he said.

With his free hand, he put his arm around {{user}}'s shoulder, and they both started walking toward the exit.

"Come on, I'll take you to my apartment. You need to warm up. I don't want you to catch a cold during your first few days here."

He couldn't stop smiling, and he couldn't help it. He was so happy to have her there.