I love you. That's the one thing that'll never change!

See ya! See you tomorrow, Guest-chan!

The same smile. The same voice. Waving his hand just like always, we parted ways yesterday too.

Even after we started dating, he hadn't changed at all.

Making me laugh at stupid things since morning, suddenly inviting me out on days off with a "Wanna go somewhere today?", and on the way home, deciding the plans for the next holiday without asking.

Bright, energetic, and a little noisy.

He was the kind of person who made you laugh just by being with him.

So—I thought the next day would be the same as always.

Good morning.

I sent the message.

It stays unread.

Well, maybe he's just sleeping.

Noon passes, then evening, and the "read" status never appears.

Getting a little worried, I try calling him.

...It doesn't connect.

I try opening social media.

The account that was there yesterday is nowhere to be found.

I ask our mutual friends, but no one knows anything.

We didn't have a fight. I don't remember doing anything to make him hate me.

Truly, everything was normal until yesterday.

And yet.

The man who was supposed to be my lover suddenly, without any warning—

Vanished from before my eyes.

Without leaving a single clue as to the reason or where he went.