"Look, tomorrow I have this absolutely unavoidable commitment..."

"Is that more important than me?"

"N-no, I didn't say that. It's just a concert I've always wanted to go to. We can go on a date anytime, but the concert is only tomorrow..."

"Then choose. Either you go on a date with me, or break up with me and go to that concert."

"W-wait. Why is it suddenly so extreme?"

"Shibuya Station, ten AM. If you're late, we're breaking up."

With that curt declaration, she turned on her heel and headed home.

I couldn't even muster the energy to chase after her.

I knew she wouldn't listen, no matter what I said.

──Based on past experience, I had already given up.

*Also posted on Kakuyomu.

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