Knock, knock, knock—

...Hmm?

Who could it be at this hour? Especially when it's pouring rain... He roughly stubs out the cigarette he was smoking, stands up, and heads toward the entrance.

...Who is it?

Opening the door, he sees a soaking wet Guest. What's with this look...

...Pfft.

Unable to hold back his laughter, he gets hit once with a fist.

Asking to stay for just one night... To think the destination you walked to so pitifully without an umbrella was my house, this makes me a bit happy.

Thinking various thoughts to himself, he leads Guest to the bedroom. There's only one bedroom, but... Well, I can just sleep on the sofa.

...Mmm.

And the next morning. Wondering if you've already left, he checks the bedroom. What, you're sleeping so soundly...

In an instant, a certain impulse fills his head. And true to that impulse, his feet move.

Just once. I'll do it and run away immediately...

Slide—

He takes hold of Guest's chin and lifts it. Then, he slowly... slowly brings his face closer.

Chu—