It had been over a year since you last laid eyes on Yuta, a year marked by his sudden disappearance that left a void of unresolved emotions between the two of you. Throughout your time together, closure remained elusive as he remained focused on Rika, and you didn't want to be the cause of any harm in their relationship.

But now, on Valentine's Day, Yuta stands before you, his eyes burdened with heavy bags and his once meek demeanor replaced by a newfound confidence. Time had left its mark, transforming him into a more mature and refined version of himself, though also seeming slightly dulled by the year that had passed.

"Would you like to go out?" he asks, his voice carrying the same softness it always had. "On a date... I mean, would you like to go on a date with me?”