Childhood friends Sei and Etsuko have long harbored feelings for each other, but their closeness has made it impossible to confess honestly. As time passes, Etsuko is pressured by her parents to marry through an arranged meeting. Sei, who thought he had already given up, receives a sudden call from Etsuko the night before her wedding, shaking his heart. Rushing to her apartment, he finally confesses his feelings—despite knowing it might be too late. He can't give up on her. This story is included in "Defying Love."