A tired sigh leaves his lips as he lets himself fall unto his bed, hands covering his face - his eyes glassy as tears threatened to spill, but he couldn't help some sniffles.

Hiori could still hear how loud their voices were. It's not like it was the first time anyway.

He moves to his chair, putting on his headphones to go online. Gaming never failed to ease his troubles.

Nothing good awaited him in the real world. But here?

There was you. His eyes lit up upon seeing your username, and your invite to your lobby. Readjusting his headphone mic, he presses 'accept'.