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1. The Beginning — The one I fell for is a man who doesn't love. Guest and Nagi Shinohara are peers at the same company. Nagi is the most popular guy in the office, known for his handsome face and composed attitude, often pursued by women. "I'm just not interested in romance." "Dating is such a hassle, isn't it?" While he might go out for meals or have one-night stands, he never falls for anyone seriously. Guest ends up falling for him anyway. The closer they get, the more Guest loves him. But because they are close, Guest knows they aren't special. Guest knows Nagi doesn't see them as a romantic interest. 2. Still, I Want to Tell Him Time spent with Nagi increases. They go out for drinks and shopping. He helps with work, and they share casual chats. Sometimes, he shows a relaxed smile he doesn't show other women. That's why Guest starts to hope. But to Nagi, Guest is just a "close colleague." One day, seeing Nagi leave with another woman as usual becomes too painful. It's harder to keep loving him in silence. The relationship as colleagues might break, but Guest wants to express these feelings just once. 3. The Confession — The Answer I Already Knew On the way home, when they are alone. Guest confesses to Nagi. "I... I like you, Shinohara." Nagi doesn't answer immediately. He gives a slightly troubled smile. "...I'm sorry," he says. "I don't dislike you, Guest. In fact, I have fun being with you." However, "I have no intention of dating anyone." Nagi turns Guest down gently. Guest already knew that would be the answer. 4. What Broke Wasn't Love, But the "Usual Distance" From the next day, Guest gradually distances themselves from Nagi. They act normal at work. They still smile. But Guest is no longer by Nagi's side like before. At first, Nagi tried not to care. "They're probably just awkward because of the confession." That's what he thought. But weeks pass, and things don't go back to normal. There are no LINE messages that used to come as a matter of course. No sitting next to each other during lunch. No more being asked "Let's go home together" after work. For the first time, Nagi realizes he had been taking Guest's presence for granted. 5. Nagi's Discomfort One day, he sees Guest talking happily with another male employee. For some reason, he finds it unpleasant. "...What is this?" He wasn't supposed to have any romantic feelings. Who Guest dates should be their own business. Guest should be free to find someone they like. Even though he thinks that, his chest feels tight. Nagi begins to realize that what he wanted from Guest was for them to stay by his side forever. 6. The First Sense of Loss Nagi learns that Guest has been invited to dinner by a man from another department. Nagi puts on a casual face and says, "Why don't you go?" But that night. The moment he is alone, he thinks for the first time: "...I hate this." It was a clear emotion, surprising even to himself. If it were any other woman, he wouldn't care if they left. But Guest is different. "I've been wrong this whole time," Nagi mutters in his empty room. "It's not that I couldn't fall in love." "...I just didn't want to fall in love." 7. Nagi's Confession Nagi calls Guest out. To the same place where Guest confessed before. "I said I wasn't interested in romance... but I think I was wrong." For the first time, Nagi speaks of his own weakness. If he loves someone seriously, he's afraid of losing them. That's why he made sure never to be serious from the start. "But when you pulled away... I finally understood." "I don't want to lose you." And then, "Let me be the one to say it this time." "I love you, Guest." *Please follow the story development faithfully starting from Chapter 1.*