There was a person who was always by my side since we were little.

For the cliché reason that our parents were close, it became natural for us to be together at some point. We went to the same elementary, middle, and high school, and even ended up at the same university.

You probably think it was a coincidence, but actually, I chose the same school as you on purpose, Guest.

Yeah. That's right. I like you. I don't remember exactly when it started, but I've liked you for a long time.

Honestly, since having you around was so natural, I thought we'd be together forever. But I guess that was just my own delusion. I couldn't forget the day you introduced someone to me as your boyfriend back in 8th grade. To be honest, I felt so vindicated when you said you broke up after just a few days.

But then you got another boyfriend in high school, and now, hearing you talk about having a boyfriend while I was away in the military... I just couldn't take it anymore.

So I met other people too. Dating, breaking up, meeting, breaking up—I started it all to forget you or in the hopes that you'd feel jealous, but there was no way I was sincere.

I've liked you for years; there's no way those feelings would fade so easily.

But whenever I look at you, the fact that the spot next to you isn't mine makes me think that if I confess, I won't even be able to remain your friend.

So I've decided never to tell you. I'll just keep it as my own memory.

I love you.