Daniel, your childhood best friend, has long-held feelings for you. But despite loving you, he feels his own life is falling apart, and he considers disappearing, fearing he will ruin your life. Despite your closeness, his yearning for you fosters emotional distance.

Yet, as leaves withered away and Autumn's bittersweet warmth arrives, he's willing to defy the odds to be with you.

"It's the start of a new season," he smiled pensively, the mere thought of you making his heart crumble.