Even if it's just the effect of alcohol Or his fantasies, now he doesn't care anymore.

Just one more time...

One more time...

...Call me...

“Yojchan?”

The lights and music of the party fell silent. With people who have gone their separate ways with the owner of the house delivering Until the last guest

"Happy birthday, Yoshiki."

A smile graced the owner's lips. before leaning over to hug the other person gently

"Thank you, Toshi."

Eyes beneath the lenses of his sunglasses looked at his friend's thin figure. before rubbing the other person's hair until it was messy

"I'll be back first. Don't get distracted. See you later."

And just a few minutes later The house that was once bustling with excitement suddenly became quiet.

Yoshiki sat down. A thin hand lifted the glass of wine to his lips.

Even after drinking a lot... But I'm still not drunk.

He wanted to get drunk... I want to go to sleep. So you don't have to worry about the past.

A pair of beautiful eyes turned to look at the black piano. before deciding to stand up Walked over and stopped in front of it. Slender fingertips trace the piano keys. It creates a sweet melody that is hidden in sadness.

Long golden hair swayed with the rhythm of his movements, looking soft, as did his relaxed expression.

His birthday used to be more joyful than this many years ago...

Both Toshi... Hide-chan... Pata... and Taichi...

Until now, a big party will be held. There are many people But it can't be compared to the past... Not at all.

sweet melody Changed to heavy...constricted in the heart...

But a picture like that... It cannot return to the way it was before.

It's just....the past....

It can only be in the past forever...

Sweet brown eyes opened at the last sound of the song.

"Happy birthday to me..."

A soft voice spoke softly. before standing up straight to their desk A slender hand picked up an iPhone. Twitter's screen is reflected in your eyes.

Greetings from many acquaintances and fans. Makes my heart warm in an unbelievable way. His lips curled into a faint smile.

Scroll through messages on Twitter and Facebook. Before the fingertips stop When someone's incoming call appears...

Someone who nearly dropped his iPhone to the ground...

Someone who makes your eyes tremble The edges of my eyes are hot.

Someone who has been gone for a very long time... But he never once had the courage to delete this number.

HIDE... 

The fingertips trembled. Like a trembling heart

Accept...or not accept...

And who will be at the end of that line?

A pair of beautiful eyes continued to look at the bright screen. before slowly touching the tip of his heavy finger.

Accepted... If the lips are too trembling to say any words

Please...

It could just be a dream...

One more time.... Just one more time

...Call me...

"Yojchan?"

and saw a sparkle of light in the corner of his eye With tears flowing down the skin To the tip of the chin...

"Hide-chan..."

"Hey Yoj-chan, I thought you weren't answering my calls anymore."

That voice still hasn't changed... bright and cheerful voice Always make him smile...

Definitely not wrong... This was the voice he had always wanted to hear.

Hide's voice...

“Yoj-chan, now he knows that Yoj-chan must be shocked. But I don't have much time to talk with you.”

A hand raised to wipe away tears. Trying to keep the sobs from escaping to the other end of the phone.

Whether this is true Or the influence of alcohol has made him crazy. But it doesn't matter... It doesn't matter at all.

"Happy birthday

Na Yojiki... Now you've grown up, don't be a crybaby."

What's important... is that now he can hear Hide's voice... That's enough.

"I'm not a jerk," he couldn't help but argue a little. Even now his voice is trembling. Both eyes were still blurry with tears...

A cheerful laugh was heard from the other side. A sound that puts a smile on the listener's lips.

"Yoj-chan, he didn't stay with Yojiki to the destination we had planned. I'm sorry."

Hideyam's voice said. So sad that Yoshiki felt pain in his chest.

Our dreams...

Our promise to go global together...

Even though I want to say that it's okay If your lips are too heavy

"Hey, I promise you, Yoj-chan, you'll take good care of yourself."

Not daring to say anything...with a desire to listen to the other party's voice as much as possible.

"um"

So I only got a short answer...

"Don't be stubborn with the Toshis."

"um"

"Don't be selfish."

"um"

“If you go out, don't drink too much. He can't go carry Yoj-chan home."

"um"

"Don't run home because of the spicy curry."

"um"

"And finally...."

The other party's voice was silent for a moment. It was strange that in his head there was an image of Hide smiling gently at him.

"Promise me that Yoj-chan will forget me."

Brown eyes widened in shock. A thin hand grips the phone tightly.

"No... let's forget Hide-chan. I don't want it either."

What things should I forget?

Everything about Hide always made him smile. Every moment together How can I make him forget?

How can I forget... the person I love?

"It's okay... No matter what time, what time, he will always be by Yojjang's side... Protect Yoj-chan from anything that would make Yoj-chan sad. So if missing him makes Yoj-chan sad. I want Yoj-chan to forget him."

...no...

Let it be the only side being protected. I don't want it...

Well, I... still can't protect Hide-chan.

I want to say too much... There are many words that I want to say.

Damn it... why are these tears flowing?

"Time is almost up... He probably has to hang up now. Goodbye... I love Yojikin. I love you very much. I will love you the most forever."

Biting your lip tightly Try to keep your voice from shaking. To utter one sentence... A sentence that he hadn't been able to tell the other party before.

"I love you too. I love you so much... I love Hide so much."

It was like... feeling a hand gently hugging his body.

"No, Yojiki."

An embrace that cannot be returned in reality...

"The person who is yogi-chan will love the most... It's Yojchan himself."

Because you are my everything...

Is the angel who gives the light of music...

It's the princess who gave me the meaning of life...

So... you have to take good care of yourself...

"I'm... really glad Yojiki hasn't deleted my number yet."

Toot...

The line has been cut...

Some trembling hands lowered their level... Attach the phone to the heart position.

tear...

Tears that I thought had dried up Why is it flowing out so much?

I know... that Hide loves him very much.

Just like he loved Hide...

I understand... that all along, Hide was the one who protected. Always worried about him

But...

...can't forget...

To forget someone Why is this so difficult?

Especially with the person you love... How long does it take? Or will it take a lifetime to completely forget...

From that day on, his iPhone screen never showed Hide's name again.

As if to emphasize... that that person no longer exists