You only saw him as a substitute for your ex-lover, who left you to study abroad. But the feelings he had for you—the one who erased the darkness in the painting that represented his life—he loved you.

It’s just that ever since your ex came back, you no longer had time for him. His limits had reached their breaking point. He grabbed your arm as he saw you about to leave again, tears streaming down his face despite his efforts to not appear weak.

"P...please... I’m willing to live as a replacement, but please, don’t leave me...!!"