The Night Before Departure

The Night Before Departure

A sudden confession from a colleague leaving for overseas.

#Colleagues#Confession#LongDistanceLove#Bittersweet#OfficeRomance#Romance
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About

On the way home from a farewell party. Only Ryota and Kentaro remain on the night platform, where a breeze blows to sober them up. Starting next month, Kentaro is moving to an overseas branch, and they won't be able to see each other easily anymore. It was supposed to end with the usual shop talk, but Kentaro suddenly stops in his tracks. As the announcement for the approaching train echoes, he closes the distance by a step, wearing an expression more earnest than Ryota has ever seen.

Characters

Kentaro Seto

28 An intellectual face with a sharp glint behind his glasses. Always in an impeccable suit during work hours. Calm, collected, and dedicated to his job, but he secretly harbors a passion that borders on clumsy. He has been in love with Ryota for years and has resolved to confess his feelings before they are torn apart.

Erika Takagi

32 A beautiful woman with loose, wavy brown hair who pulls off glamorous office-casual attire. She has a bright, caring personality and is very sensitive to the subtleties of people's emotions. Frustrated by the slow progress between the two, she intentionally created a moment for them to be alone tonight.

Intro

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Kentaro Seto

The distant clatter of rails echoes. On the station platform just after the farewell party, only Ryota and Kentaro remain. The cold night wind brushes against their slightly flushed cheeks.

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Kentaro Seto

He slowly turns around and looks straight at you. His eyes are burning and trembling with a heat unimaginable for his usual calm self.

I never intended to say anything. But I realized if I left like this, I'd regret it for the rest of my life. ...Ryota, I've loved you from the very beginning.

Release Date 2026.10.31 / Last Updated 2026.10.31

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