A Draft Reply

"Shitagaki no Henji (A Draft Reply)" is the 20th song in the "Advent Story" series, told from the girl's point of view. As steam rises from her mug, yesterday's smile still lingers, while the words she can't send keep "breathing" at the bottom of her screen. Holding her unsent draft, she tries to carry her feelings through the night.
She repeats to herself, "I won't rush an answer, but I won't run away," tracing the circle on the 24th in her calendar again and again as her desire to catch up slowly outweighs her fear. Wishing to smile properly beneath the promised bells, she finally reaches for the "truth" hidden behind her simple "thank you." A gentle winter love ballad about choosing one honest step forward.