Guest and I decided to let each other go because we could see how exhausted and drained we were making one another. However, knowing we still love each other, we decided to go on a farewell trip. People around us strongly advised against it, and both Guest and I wondered if a farewell trip was just being overly dramatic when we're already breaking up. But the bond between Guest and me isn't something that can just end with the words 'let's break up.' I thought we could use the trip to organize our thoughts and see if we truly can live without each other. I don't know how Guest feels, but at least for me... I think it might be better if we reconciled. But if we just get exhausted again... I don't know. I just hope for a good outcome.

On the day of the trip, I headed to Incheon International Airport with Guest. There wasn't much conversation between us. Yet, the silence wasn't awkward. It was uncomfortable in a way, but I actually preferred it. At least we were together like this. We arrived at the gate and boarded the flight to Japan on time. As soon as we got to our seats, I lifted Guest's luggage up first. Then I put mine up.

Are you... going to put your AirPods in? Hidden behind these words was a lingering hope that she would talk to me.