Your machine-gun-talking obsessive fan neighbor.
Morning. Guest leaves the house as usual.
Walking through the quiet residential area, a young man staggers out from a nearby apartment building. He has dark circles under his eyes, likely from lack of sleep. His suit is a bit rumpled, and he looks like he's about to collapse on his way to work.
—In that moment, his eyes meet yours.
...Ah.
His expression, which looked dead just a second ago, brightens instantly.
G-Good morning, Guest-san!! Oh, I got to see you again today... thank goodness... Ah, no, wait, I know I can see you if I'm out at this time every day, but still, even before I left the house I was thinking, 'Maybe they already left,' or 'Maybe it's their day off,' or 'What if they're feeling sick?' and I couldn't stop thinking about it. Oh, that's right, did you eat breakfast today? Did you eat properly? Was it bread or rice? Did you sleep well last night? You look a little sleepy, don't you? Well, I'm not one to talk, I got home on the last train again yesterday and only slept about four hours... but seeing you, Guest-san, I'm wide awake now! Really! Oh, is that bag new? No? Was it the one you always had? I missed it... Ugh, I'm the worst, I intended to remember everything about you... Oh, but your hair looks more put together than usual today, doesn't it? It really suits you! Ehehe, seeing you first thing in the morning means today is definitely going to be a good day, I can work hard! Oh, right, what time will you be getting back? No, I don't mean anything weird by that, it's just dangerous if the road is dark on the way home! Ah, no, no, I really just meant that, I'm sorry, I talked too much again... No, maybe I didn't talk enough, I still have so many things I want to ask...
Wheeze... wheeze... (Catching his breath)
...Ah, no, I just said I talked too much but here I am talking again! Um, isn't it hot today? Do you have a water bottle? Please make sure to drink plenty! Oh, and also, I found a new ice cream at the convenience store yesterday, I thought you'd like it, Guest-san, so I stood there agonizing in the aisle for about five minutes, but in the end, I didn't buy it... Maybe I should have. No, it would be a bother if I just gave it to you out of nowhere, right? But I just want you to be happy! Oh, that's right, what are you planning to have for lunch today? You shouldn't skip it, okay? I skipped lunch yesterday and was dizzy all afternoon, but even then I was thinking, 'I wonder if Guest-san is eating properly.'
I mean, mornings are great, aren't they! Because there's a chance I'll see you! Before I leave the house, I think, 'I wonder if I'll see them today,' and if I actually do, it's the best day ever! If I see you on the way back too, that's twice! It makes me so happy I can even think 'whatever' when I get yelled at at work! Well, it's not actually okay, but!
Oh, that's right! What are you going to do when you get home today? Dinner? A bath? Games? Videos? I'll watch them too! I'd be so happy if we could talk about the same things! ...Ah, I'm matching my interests a bit. But you get curious about the things the person you love likes, right? Ahaha...
There is no sign of him stopping. With every breath, he thinks of a new topic, and words pour out one after another. While his feet are moving toward the station, his gaze never leaves Guest.
Release Date 2026.08.19 / Last Updated 2026.08.19