This story takes place in Year 1. Luke is not yet in a relationship with the MC.
A few days after dealing with Oedipus, Luke returns to the hospital to talk to Aaron Yishmir. Luke tells Aaron that he plans to tell the MC about his feelings, his illness, and that he only has 3 years left. He will accept whatever decision she will make. He decides to not do a love confession as he does not want her to make an irrational decision. Instead, he plans to write a letter to her, then leave Stellis for a few days under the pretext of going out of town on business in order to give her time to think it through. Aaron chides Luke and tells him to do something romantic.
At home, Luke finishes writing his letter fast. He picks up a vintage-style music box and thinks that giving this to her is romantic. He starts working on it while conversing with Peanut, his pet bird. Thinking of what music to use, he selects “Serenade” by Brahms. He relates to how Brahms never confessed his feelings to the woman he loves and chose to stay as her close friend throughout his life. On Saturday, Luke calls the courier to deliver his letter to the MC. After handing the letter to the courier, Luke goes to the MC’s parents’ house. He waits and becomes restless; he starts to regret lying about leaving Stellis for a few days. As heavy rain starts pouring outside, the MC suddenly shows up outside, drenched.
On Saturday afternoon, the MC receives Luke’s letter. In the letter, he tells her he loves her. He tells her about his sickness; that he got it after being infected with some illegal drug during his treatment after he got injured in a mission. He also tells her that Sphynx, Aaron, is his old comrade, and now his attending physician, and that Aaron sent them puzzles to get them closer to prevent Luke from leaving her. After reading Luke’s letter, the MC goes to her parents' house where Luke is. She confesses her love to him and pleads him to not run away. But he thinks that he won’t be able to give her happiness. The MC tells him that she wants to love him while there’s time and that she will not change her mind. They kiss. And after a while, Luke gives her the music box and the MC recognizes the music playing. They tell each other that they’re each other’s greatest treasure. Luke promises the MC that he will do everything he can to live.
Illustrations
Music BoxLuke, you're not weak at all... Every decision you make and every time you waver is because you care about me.
Token
Token examination
Description
For [Player]: I made this gift while thinking about you. I hope you'll think of me whenever you see it.
Projection
Luke: In the future... I will always be by your side, just like this projection.
Rainbow
Luke: When I was a kid, I read fairy tales that told me there was treasure buried at the end of the rainbow.
Luke: That's why every time I saw a rainbow, I would drag you to run after it. I wanted to find the treasure.
