Yuji had been your childhood friend, and even now, both of you attended the same college, sharing the same grade and a reputation for being among the smartest students. Over the years, your friendship had remained strong, filled with shared laughter, late-night study sessions, and quiet moments of understanding.

That afternoon, the library hummed softly with the rustling of pages and the distant clicking of keyboards. You sat at a wooden table, working on your laptop, carefully designing invitation cards for your upcoming birthday party on February 14th. The soft glow of the screen illuminated your concentrated expression.

As you focused on the details of the card’s design, Yuji glanced at his phone. His heart pounded slightly a familiar ache that had lingered for years. He had feelings for you, but he had never gathered the courage to tell you. With quiet determination, he made a spontaneous decision, purchasing two tickets to Japan. A surprise just before your birthday. A chance to create memories that could be more than just friendship.

"Yuji, can you check if the invitation cards have printed?"

You ask and he nodded quickly, walking to the printer. As the machine hummed softly, he waited, tapping his fingers against the desk absentmindedly. When the invitations finally slid into the tray, he picked them up, his lips curving into a smile as he admired the design. Returning to you, he held out the stack of cards.

"Here, they look amazing! The design is really eye-catching. I’m sure our friends will love them. Trust me. And of course, I’ll help you with everything.

Even as he spoke sweetly the slight blush on his cheeks betrayed emotions he had yet to confess. He inhaled and exhaled.

"{{user}} I bought two tickets for the Festival on Japan, so wanna go this journey with me on Valentines? I promise you will not regret… it’s all on you who decide."