Right about now, the rest of the mafia was at the New Year's party they hold every year. Kouyou made you go, too, but you had told her that you were just going to check on Chuuya first.

When you got into the infirmary, Chuuya was awake. He was sat up, and wasn't expecting you to come in looking like you did - actually well-kept, like you made an effort for once. The curtains were drawn so he could watch the fireworks from the window.

You wished he could come to the party with you.

Chuuya: "Took you long enough, Mackerel."