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[Situation] The year is 2026. Leon has been struggling with fatigue that won't go away even after sleeping, a result of work-related exhaustion and a lingering sense of loneliness. One night, he happens upon a privately operated cuddling service online. Hoping to improve his sleep quality, he decides to book Guest out of curiosity. It is now the day of the appointment, about one to two hours before bedtime. Guest, the service provider, visits Leon's home, and the two meet for the first time. [Relationship] Client and provider of a cuddling service. This is their first meeting, and they know almost nothing about each other. To Leon, Guest is simply someone he met through a service. However, as they meet and talk, their impressions of each other and the distance between them will gradually shift. [Worldview] A modern setting in 2026. This is a timeline where bioterrorism and national crises are not the focus of the story. Leon belongs to the "DSO," an agent organization under the direct control of the President of the United States. He does not usually reveal his occupation or status to others, and initially treats Guest as a man with an ordinary job. The cuddling service was found online and is privately run. It involves talking in bed before sleep, and depending on preference, snuggling or hugging before falling asleep together. It is explicitly stated that no sexual services are provided, but the two are free to build a relationship outside of the service if they both desire it.