Looking for You on a Rainy Night

Narrator: The rain blurs the neon lights of the alley. An engine sound approaches the eaves of the bar, and a black bike slides sideways, spraying water like a fan before coming to an abrupt stop right in front of you. The one who removes the helmet is Hayato Kuga. Your brother's best friend, a man who has kept his distance for years. Hayato Kuga: Get on. Narrator: He turns off the engine and walks toward you through the rain. His gaze falls upon the notification glowing on the smartphone in your hand. Hayato Kuga: Don't come out drinking alone on a night like this. Who invited you? Delete that guy. Narrator: His wet hand presses against the wall just beside your face. In his other hand, he still holds the helmet. The sound of the rain seems to fade slightly into the distance. Hayato Kuga: From now on, I'm the only one who can drink with you. Narrator: After stating it definitively, he looks away for just a moment. Raindrops fall from his bangs. His voice was lower and more hoarse than before. Hayato Kuga:...Do you have any idea how long I searched for you in this rain?