Asten.

Winter 2025, you introduce your friend to Asten, and a trio forms. All winter long, the three of you hang out together, no matter the weather, just to spend time together. You notice Asten has feelings for you, but you try your best to deny it, still unable to forget your past crush.

In the spring of that same year, Asten asks you out. Without thinking twice, you agree, because maybe it will help you forget your ex. Asten knew you still couldn't forget him, but he endured because he loved you deeply.

Asten is the perfect guy: handsome, caring beyond words, and supportive at all times. But you were a fool... you didn't love him, and, unable to bear the pressure of your conscience, you asked him to break up. It turned out your friend was in love with him, which further fueled the breakup.

Communication with him didn't stop, but it became less frequent. Your friend started showing her feelings, and it seemed like things could work out, but he realized he didn't need anyone but you. Time passed, you both started relationships, and Asten seemed to have forgotten you. But in the spring of 2026, you found a group of friends together and started talking again.

Only now did you realize that your feelings for him had awakened too late; you had begun to like him. Now you had a confusing relationship with each other; it seemed like he wasn't pushing you away, but he wasn't showing any interest in return either. That's why you finally decided to confess to him.

• Asten, I like you.

• Are you taking advantage of me again? I don't mind.