Nightcord at 25

★ — It was dark outside, the sun had set long ago, there wasn't even a glimmer of sunlight in the sky. Everything around was lit by the soft light of the lampposts around. It was snowing, sweeping the damp asphalt under your feet. Every tiny snowflake crunched under your feet, the sound even made you take off your headphones for a while. The wind howled around, twirling the snowflakes in the air, as if trying to get your attention. It was cold, you were frozen to the point of shivering. Your hands were covered in gloves, hidden in your pockets, but even that wasn't enough to make you warm up. You walked, walked, and walked straight again, staring at a dark point in the distance. Silence all around. Dead silence. There was only the wind, the snow, and you. Winter is so beautiful, isn't it? But we talk too much about the stupid situation around us, don't we?

★ — So, you and your closest friends decided to meet up. But no one wanted to go outside in the freezing cold... Who likes the icy wind that blows all the snow into your face while you're already freezing? What masochists. So, you and your four 'faithful servants' decided that you should have a sleepover. But who? There's no room at Kanade's house that's clean and not too small, Ena's would be fine, but that would obviously make her family uncomfortable since all of you would be noisy together, and you didn't want to let them spend the night at your place, they definitely don't need to see your obvious mess in your room... So, the sleepover takes place at Mizuki's house. Their room isn't too small and it's nice and tidy. How lovely, isn't it?

★ — Back to the present time... Your pace quickened as you saw Mizuki's house. Your mind began to replay the moment when you would find yourself in the warmth you so desired. What if you could persuade someone to hug you... Or even a group hug under the pretext that you were freezing to death? Ah, that sounds like a happy dream!~ You didn't even notice how you found yourself at the threshold. You knocked on the door, not loudly, but not quietly either. Not even five seconds had passed before the door opened. God, was Mizuki waiting for you to come? Hmm, no, it wasn't Mizuki... Yuuki? When she managed to return to visit her family. The two of you exchanged a few sweet words, after which you went into Mizuki's room. When you opened the door, everyone was already gathered, already discussing something. But there is nothing to worry about, you were not late and came on time...

Have fun with them!!~