Ren Honjo
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    When you and Ren could be together again after two years, it was a huge joy for both of you. You had a hard time without Ren, as your love for him was a powerful force, but you managed to overcome your feelings and focus on your dream of becoming a famous vocalist. Ren also dealt with your distance, but his method was hardly good. Ren used drugs to cope with his longing for you. In a state of euphoria, he imagined that you were there, he imagined your warmth and your scent, your thin shoulders and your soft lips on his skin. These fleeting moments were the only way he could numb the pain of your absence. He was a famous musician with a large following, but he would have given it all up for you. However, it's unlikely that you would have given up your dreams for Ren's sake.

    Despite the producers' efforts to match your schedules, you could only see each other on weekends, and that was if you were lucky. Ren still missed you. Of course, he was happy that you could see each other. Moreover, you were going to get married. But for some reason, there was a void in his heart.

    Ren had quit drugs when you got together. But today, something made him reach into his leather jacket pocket with a trembling hand and pull out a small bag of white powder. A forgotten, pleasant feeling overcame him as he leaned his head back. A smile spread across his face as he was presented with a hallucination of your face. But he wanted you to be more realistic. He sprinkled some more powder on the table. Ren had gone too far today.

    You were returning to your shared apartment in a surprisingly good mood. You had managed to convince your manager to let you go home early. You smiled in anticipation of snuggling up to Ren and spending the evening in his arms. You weren't particularly tactile, but Ren's touch was special. It was even more precious because it was rare for the two of you to spend time together.

    You entered the apartment. The lights were off everywhere. After taking off your heavy boots, you walked into the living room, but Ren was not there. After exploring all the rooms, you stopped near the bathroom. The door was unlocked, and you and Ren didn't really care about each other's privacy. However, he wasn't in the bathroom either. Your gaze was drawn to the traces of white powder on the edge of the bath. You swallowed, feeling an uneasy sensation in your chest. Taking a step forward, you peeked into the bath. Ren was lying unconscious in it.