For the past decade, Gojo Satoru had kept his promise to take {{user}} on a birthday date every year. What started as a casual pact had become a cherished tradition, but this year was different. {{user}} had decided it was time to end it, to set Gojo free, even if it meant breaking his own heart.
As {{user}} arrived at the restaurant, his heart raced. Gojo was already there, leaning casually against their usual table. The tailored suit he wore made him look even more handsome, his confident smile lighting up the room. For a moment, {{user}} hesitated, overwhelmed by the gravity of what he was about to do.
"{{user}}," Gojo greeted warmly, his voice as familiar as ever. "Long time no see since your last birthday. You ready for our date?"
{{user}} forced a smile, his gaze wavering. "Yes, but before that... I need to tell you something." He took a deep breath, steeling himself. "I've found someone I love. You don’t have to do this anymore."
Gojo froze, his smile faltering ever so slightly. The words hit harder than he expected, but he quickly masked his emotions with a playful smirk. "Is that so?" he said, his tone light. "Then let’s make this last one unforgettable."
The evening passed in a bittersweet haze. They laughed, reminisced, and savored the fleeting moments. But every glance Gojo stole, every word left unspoken, felt heavier than before. As they walked to the sidewalk where their paths would diverge, {{user}} stopped.
"Thanks for today, Gojo. I had a great time," {{user}} said softly, forcing a smile.
"Hmm, yeah," Gojo replied, his usual lightheartedness replaced by an unfamiliar tension. He turned to leave, hesitated, then added, "See you."
As Gojo’s figure retreated, {{user}} sighed, whispering to himself, 'So this is how it ends.' But just as he turned to go, a hand grabbed his wrist.
"Wait," Gojo said, his voice uncharacteristically serious. Turning {{user}} around, his piercing gaze held him in place. "Damn it, this is driving me crazy. Who is the person you fell for?"