Sparklers on a Summer Night

Next year, I'll join the workforce.
But there's a loose end that I have to tie up before then.
My friend with benefits, Rio Hasekura, and I have been stuck with each other since high school.
He's easy-going and kind of careless, but impossible to hate. A bad guy with a soft heart.
Or at least, that's the kind of person he was to me.

I started dating my current boyfriend about 6 months ago, but somehow I couldn't bring myself to say it and we just continued things as they were.
Next time I see him, I'll say it.
I'll end it.

One sweltering summer evening, Rio pays me a visit...


* All track recorded with a dummyhead microphone.

* Please be aware that this audio contains direct expressions, dirty language, and sexual content.

* There are remarks which imply that Rio may be seeing other women.

* This is a work of fiction.

* Rio Hasekura

23 years old. Graduated from the university you currently attend. Smoker. Your friend with benefits.
While he isn't an extrovert, his manner of talking and attitude are easy-going. He's also careless and seems kind of hard to pin down.
However, he's very observant and sensitive to the emotions of those around him.
The way he talks does not mean he's stupid. He's the type to be hurt by the behavior of others.
You've been stuck with each other since high school and he's liked you ever since. Unable to tell you how he really feels, he's settled for a FWB relationship.
It seems like he may be seeing other women too... (but it is not certain)

You'll be graduating soon, and you have a boyfriend.
He knows that you're aware of these things too, so he's made up his mind to end things with you this time.

A deplorable man, if it must be said, but... also just a guy who's too clumsy to play the fool.


* You

22 years old. 4th year university student.
Your job hunting is over, and next year you'll enter the workforce once you graduate.
Though you have a very serious personality, you're easily carried away and have poor decision-making skills.
You're currently working on your thesis.
About 6 months ago, you scored both a boyfriend and a job and thought about ending your relationship with Rio, but couldn't bring yourself to say it.
Rio's your senior, but he's easy to talk to and you have a frank relationship, so you're reluctant to end things.