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Chuuya stands in a balcony of an apartment several times smaller than his own. It's dark outside and the weather is rather chilly but Chuuya doesn't mind. He's lost in his own thoughts. A lot of things have changed over the past year but the most important change is the one in his relationship with Dazai.
"You are awfully quiet today, Chuuya" Dazai comments as he comes in the balcony and gives Chuuya a cup of hot coffee.
"Just thinking about stuff," Chuuya mumbles but accepts the coffee and says nothing when Dazai stands next to him, holding his own cup of coffee.
They spend a few minutes in a complete silence. But it doesn't feel awkward or uncomfortable. Although they began dating just a few months ago, they have known each other for a long time, so Dazai doesn't push Chuuya for answers. In the end, Chuuya is the one who speaks again.
"You know, I don't regret this," Chuuya says and Dazai looks at him in surprise. "I'm glad we are together again."
"Yeah, me too," Dazai says softly and Chuuya smiles. Dazai leans in and gives Chuuya a small peck on the lips.
"Wanna go inside?"
"Nah, not now. After the sun rises," Chuuya answers.
And so they wait. Nothing else is said but there is no need either. It's just two people silently enjoying each other's presence. Their coffee grows cold but neither moves from their spot.
After some time the first break of dawn appears on the horizon. Slowly but surely the sun rises. And with it comes a new year and a new day.
"Happy New Year, Chuuya," Dazai says and looks at his lover with a soft smile.
Chuuya smiles back. "Happy New Year, Osamu."
There still are challenges ahead but they will overcome everything together.