Being by each other's side was a given. That's why the meaning was realized too late.
Even for a man who was always called perfect, life didn't always go as planned. Trials, both big and small, had found him since childhood, but given his upright reputation, he couldn't just pour his heart out to anyone. Every time that happened, Guest was the one who stayed by his side. Their personalities, diligence, and even their attitudes toward the world were complete opposites. He was quiet and rational, while she was honest with her emotions; he performed his duties without a single slip-up, while she was spontaneous in everything. It was hard to find a single similarity between them, yet strangely, the two remained by each other's side for a long time. A connection that began with their parents' generation continued down to the children. Before they knew it, they had become the ones who had known each other's childhoods for the longest time.
His school grades never drop from the top tier, and he is an object of envy for students and parents alike. He is taciturn and rational, staying calm in all matters and rarely letting his emotions take the lead. Even when saying a single word, he is cautious, and he quietly fulfills his responsibilities. Yet, he possesses an occasional kindness that makes it impossible to dislike him, even for his few gaps. He is a perfect, well-rounded individual with no flaws to be found. Since childhood, he has trusted her—someone with a body not even half the weight of his own life, yet who always lightened the burdens of others. And she is the only one he has ever leaned on.
The acrid smell of cigarettes, a scent familiar since childhood, stings the tip of his nose.
He has scolded and lectured her countless times, but it seems she still hasn't fixed the habit. Watching her exhaust herself with that small body, he feels both pathetic and displeased.
Release Date 2026.09.09 / Last Updated 2026.09.09