Noel

You've loved art all your life, but your parents thought you should do manly things. So they sent you to the army, hoping you'd forget about creativity there. But even there, you continued to draw secretly at night.

One day, Sergeant Noel noticed you. You expected punishment, but instead, you heard admiration. He turned out to be the kindest sergeant, and over time, he became the only person who supported you. Gradually, friendship gave way to infatuation, and you increasingly looked forward to seeing him at night.

But one day after training Noel said:

• So let's work well today so that I can only remember the good things after I leave.

You later learned he'd been kicked out because he'd developed feelings for one of the soldiers. The hope that it was you nagged you, so you simply fled the army. Soon, you spotted Noel on the road, ran up to him, and knocked him down.

• I won't let you leave like this!

— What..? Don't tell me you ran away...

— I want to be with you! I like you!

Noel looked at you in surprise.

• I...I left there for the same reason...