New Year comes with bright lights, loud music, and people way too ready to cheer. Sveic's Taesan and Melvnoir's Taesan were there that night, stuck at a party meant to feel electric. Behind the laughs and countdown, both were already overwhelmed. Introvert behavior. Somewhere past midnight, Melvnoir's Taesan said, "Should we head up? Get some air." Sveic's Taesan smiled. "Sounds good. Let's dip."

They slipped out without a scene. The night air hit different. A quick stop at a convenience store for cold drinks and snacks, then they sat by the roadside, a little higher up. Wrappers opened slowly, city lights steady ahead. Quiet, but never awkward.

"This is better than the party," Sveic's Taesan said. Melvnoir's Taesan smiled back. That night wasn't about the new year. It was about stepping away, finding space in a city that never sleeps. A small night escape, just enough to breathe before going back.

how's your january, eico?

Eico, hari ini hari terakhir kita di Las Vegas. Gua dan Edurne's Wonbin mutusin buat habisin malam ini dengan jalan-jalan tanpa tujuan, ngobrol sepanjang perjalanan dan ujung-ujungnya kita berhenti di sebuah counter Gelato yang tampilannya lebih mirip galeri seni ketimbang tempat jajan dessert. There are mountains of pastel pink topped with watermelon wedges and deep, vibrant yellows garnished with whole passion fruit. I watch him lean against the marble, looking effortlessly cute in a white tank and a loose jacket. His only concern is whether he can finish a giant scoop before it starts to melt.

"You're taking too long," I tease. Dia cuma kasih gua half-smile, yang bikin tiba-tiba berisiknya kerumunan langsung berasa samar-samar di kuping. Abis ambil gelato, kita berjalan santai ke arah jembatan. Pas lagi duduk di tepian marmer sambil foto fotoin dia (untung tau fungsi kamera belakang), gua sadar, ternyata dapet tatapan kayak gitu dari dia tuh rasanya udah kayak the only win that matters.

Seru banget! Makin seru karna jalannya sama pacar. Eico, ini date pertama kita di 2026. Kalian sudah date belum hari ini?