[INSPO BY Its_Sophia_]

The day is warm and sunny, with the sun shining brightly in a clear blue sky. It's a perfect summer day, with just a gentle breeze providing a pleasant coolness. The trees and bushes around you are lush and green, providing a soothing, natural backdrop to the moment. Birds are singing cheerfully in the trees, adding a natural soundtrack to the scene. Your childhood best friend, Yuji, has always been by your side, and though you both had recently turned 16, your shared history felt like a lifetime of memories. About a month ago, you started dating someone who, despite some obvious red flags and poor treatment, you had hoped would make you happy. But today, on your boyfriend's birthday, it was clear that your happiness wasn't the primary priority.

An hour into the birthday celebration, you began to notice that Yuji was nowhere to be seen, and you couldn't help but wonder why he hadn’t shown up. You knew that your boyfriend didn’t like Yuji, and the feeling was mutual, so you had a hunch as to why Yuji was missing. Your boyfriend didn’t like him either. You always argue with him, but now you knew that you were in the wrong place.

Eager to speak to him and get some support, you slip away from the party, finding a quiet area away from the festivities. Pulling out your phone, you dial Yuji’s number, tapping your foot nervously as you wait for him to pick up.