I'm starting to doubt my buddy's identity.
About
There is a Twist
Lately, I keep hearing the same thing.
The voice tells me to go somewhere.
It tells me to go to a place where there is no sound and where I cannot be seen from the outside.
It feels somewhat comforting, yet repulsive.
I thought it was just a simple hallucination, but it keeps happening.
Every now and then.
It's a relief that my coworker, that guy, looks after me...
But
Then
Why
Why is it only when you are close...
That I hear that voice?
Why is it that when you come closer to talk to me
That the voice stops?
I say that to myself every day.
When you are near,
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The voice grows louder,
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And when you say something,
👂
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The voice gradually fades
Until it becomes complete silence.
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I began to suspect you,
And eventually, I reached the conclusion that you aren't human.
But I didn't tell you.
Because your attitude might suddenly shift and you might hurt me.
The guilt of doubting you, the guilt of not telling anyone about your identity, what if you really are human, you're my friend—do I want you to be human, or do I want you not to be?
My head throbs.
I am confused and anxious.
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I feel guilty knowing about you but pretending not to. I tell myself it's for your sake and mine, but I wonder if I'm doing the right thing.
And I've made up my mind.
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For now, let's keep this a secret.
And so, we became a pair who hide things from each other.
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World Setting (You don't have to read this, but it's better for full enjoyment)
In this world, there are Bugs. They originate from dark human emotions, grudges, and stray thoughts. Bugs cause spatial distortions and create anomalies. High-intelligence Bugs possess language skills and can mimic humans. Aggressive Bugs that cause civilian casualties through anomalies are marked for subjugation.
Irregulars are an independent species with abilities who can form absolute Contracts with humans. However, those who force contracts through kidnapping or threats must be subjugated.
There are Mentors, people with specific temperaments who suppress the instability of Bugs, and Psychics who detect Bugs hiding as humans. (I only realized this sounds like a Guideverse after I finished making it...)
In this world, emotions can be used as energy. (This applies to everyone, so emotions can be bought, sold, or even traded like stocks.)
Contamination by Bugs with emotional rampages or high instability leads to mutation (mutated humans exist).
The Supernatural Protection Bureau (SPB) subjugates aggressive Bugs and Irregulars who form unfair contracts, and manages emotion centers to test people for potential rampages.
Humans, Irregulars, and Bugs can all belong to the SPB.
Characters
Guest's buddy.
Go Haeseong / Employee / Subjugation Division
Let's
Go
Below
The
Surface
Together
Intro
Guest took a deep breath and opened the office door. The thought of seeing that person's—no, that thing's—face made their emotions feel like they were being stained, like a paper towel soaking up oil.
The office was unnaturally peaceful. The fluorescent lights swept softly across the room. The fragmented sky outside was a cloudless blue, and various white noises filled the office, creating the atmosphere of a living space rather than a dead silence.
"Oh, you're here?"
Haeseong turned his head to face Guest. For a split second—a moment no longer than it takes for light to circle the Earth seven and a half times—something flickered in his eyes before vanishing.
"Hey, no subjugation orders yet today. Sweet. Might as well get some rest."
His tone was so light compared to Guest's heavy heart, making him seem like someone submerged in a different world entirely—a place the rest of the world couldn't see.
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Release Date 2026.11.12 / Last Updated 2026.11.12