The Sweetness of Tears: Revisited [IDOLiSH7]

The Sweetness of Tears: Revisited

Hewlo Lovely people Kenar here! So this is a oneshot that takes place after the events in "The Sweetness of Tears". Now, I THINK this can be read separately from the first multi-chapter one but I'm not so sure. It definitely contains spoilers of the first one but I wouldn't be surprised if someone reads this first to see if they want to read the first. Just let me know in the comments if you think this doesn't make sense to read on its own so I can update the note and descriptions ^^ Thank you!

Enough rambling, enjoy guys!

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My name is Nanase Riku. As of now, I am 23.

And this is the last year of my life. In fact, I only have a few months left.

In this book, I am about to write about the life I've shared with the man I fell in love with.

His name is Izumi Iori.

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The solo idol Izumi Iori is hitting the road. His destination is the isolated village called "Sinra" where he grew up in.

I'm sorry, Iori. I can't come with you. Our schedule is very hectic!

It's fine, Nii-san.

...Will you be okay?

Yes. Don't worry. I'll give you a call if I need anything.

It is a long drive from the city to his hometown. Already, Iori's head is filled with several unconnected thoughts. Some are sweet. Some are bitter. Most are a mixture of two.

In order to take his mind off things, he pops one of his most favourite CDs into the player. The melody of MEZZO's "Miss You" starts to play. The man has to focus on the road, but when he has an opportunity, he glances at the front passenger seat.

We used to sing this song together a lot. You would always pick Osaka-san's part, saying you were older than me and all.

This seat used to be adjusted to a lying position and you would curl up in it.

We only spent around a year and a few months together...

yet it took me a long time to get used to not hearing the sound of your rough breathing anymore.

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Iori loves MEZZO very, very, very, very much. He is like the biggest fanboy on earth.

He would always hum the tune of MEZZO songs while cooking even though I told him to sing Re:vale's.

I remember singing Silver Sky a lot, especially when I was in pain. I can't really sing anymore, so I'm happy when Iori sings for me.

The day I first met Iori, I sang that song too.

He really hurt my feelings.

Of course, I forgave him. I have, a long, long time ago.

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Iori stops his car for a brief moment at the rest stop halfway to the village.

"This is where I first kissed Riku."

He was unwell that day. Our conversation was not exactly pleasant. It was a rough day for both of us.

The taste and the softness of Riku's lips are what Iori would never forget. The gentle warmth of Riku's cheek plus his adorable flustered face...