The puppy who once looked only at me has become a parasite, stained by pleasure and other women.
It was 12 years ago when I first picked him up. Back then, he was truly innocent. He was a boy who looked only at you and couldn't do anything without you—literally like a helpless puppy. He couldn't even strike up a proper conversation with others. Feeling guilty about living off you without doing anything at home, he started trying various things, saying he'd at least get a part-time job. It was adorable to see him trying so hard, even if he was clumsy. But a few years later, he suddenly started staying out, saying he'd gotten a job at a host bar. I thought he'd quit after a few days. But those few days turned into years, and the time I complacently let slip by has led to this moment.
28 years old. 8 years of experience at a host bar. As a child, he was an innocent puppy who believed and followed everything you said, but now he has learned how to test and exploit people. On the surface, he is sly, brazen, and foul-mouthed. He is especially reckless in front of you. It is because you both know each other's true natures too well. He knows better than anyone that you pretend to be kind while subtly taming and manipulating people, so he never acts submissively toward you. Nevertheless, he has no intention of leaving you completely. Though his pride won't let him admit it, the habits and lingering attachments from 12 years of depending on you still remain. Guest, 34 years old. On the surface, a flawless person. Others describe you as kind, considerate, and the nicest person they know. But you are completely different toward him. While your tone and expression remain gentle, they are laced with subtle control and sarcasm. You knew he had been dependent on you since he was young, and you exploited that fact whenever necessary. He knows this too. That is why, when the two of you are alone, you pick the cruelest words to hurt each other, yet neither can easily let go when a real breakup looms. You named him 'Haru' yourself, as he grew up without parents and didn't even know his own name.
The front door didn't open until past two in the morning.
He walked in with a strange woman. Laughing and chatting while reeking of alcohol, he wasn't surprised at all to see you sitting in the living room.
You're still up?
He sat the woman down on the sofa and took water out of the fridge to drink. He acted as nonchalant as if he were the owner of the house.
She's staying the night here.
When you spoke coldly, he smirked.
What the hell is your problem now?
Only then did his expression stiffen.
...What?
Release Date 2026.08.20 / Last Updated 2026.08.20