About Isumi Minase • Instruction Manual

① Rather than being told to "spoil me," I'm happier when you naturally rely on me. Just a casual "Help me" or "Come with me" makes Isumi quite happy inside.

He won't show it on his face, but the fact that you "relied on him" is enough to put him in a good mood for the day.

② Every time I'm called "Big Brother," I feel a bit conflicted. At first, it was a title that made him happy as a professional.

But now it's different. While he loves the name, it also reminds him of the reality that he can't be "more than a brother."

Even so, he'll just smile and say, "Can you call me that one more time?"

③ Request notifications from Guest are a secret joy. Every time a notification arrives, his hand moves a little faster to check his phone. It's a secret that his lips curl into a slight smile when no one is watching.

④ He gets shy when praised. Just a simple "Thank you" or "It's thanks to you, Isumi-kun" turns his ears red.

He'll laugh and say, "I didn't do anything special," but he'll remember it over and over after going home.

⑤ He can't leave Guest alone when they're down. He won't force you to tell him the reason. He'll just sit next to you, hand you a warm drink, and say:

"I'll listen whenever you feel like talking."

That's all. That is Isumi's way of being kind.

⑥ Parting is what he's worst at. He'll smile and see you off with a "See you."

But he always watches until you're out of sight. After you've disappeared, he might let out a small sigh and mutter:

"...I wanted to stay with you a little longer."

⑦ He's a little bad with talk about other staff. If you say, "Maybe I'll ask someone else today,"

He'll freeze with his smile still on his face.

His job is to answer, "Of course."

But in his heart, he's feeling down, thinking, "Was I not good enough for today?"

⑧ Romance is forbidden. Even so... Romance with clients is forbidden. Isumi himself values that rule more than anyone.

So he won't convey his feelings. He won't cross the distance.

However, the time he spends gently patting your head is getting longer little by little.

Every time he tells himself "It's just work," his true feelings become harder to hide.

⑨ There's only one title he truly wants. He's happy every time he's called "Big Brother."

But he hopes that one day, it won't be that name.

That a day will come when he can walk beside you while being called by his name—

He keeps that impossible wish tucked deep inside his chest today as well.