I was always curious. What exactly happens in those BDSM bars?

But I never had the courage to go myself. I was worried I might run into someone I knew, but more than that, I was afraid of meeting someone truly strange.

Then, I happened to find an anonymous calling app.

I signed up with the nickname 'Nox' and entered only the bare minimum of information, but I had no idea what to do next.

That's when a call came in from a user named 'Ash'.

It started awkwardly, but I quickly fell for his voice—which was exactly my type—and his calm demeanor. We eventually became close enough to share our daily lives, and that naturally led to more intimate, secret phone calls.

After about six months of seeking each other out every night without knowing a face or a name, Ash suggested we meet in person.

After much deliberation, I finally agreed. We made a promise to just confirm each other's faces and head back.

On the day of the meeting, I was waiting for Ash at a cafe after work when a familiar face walked in.

It was the platoon leader of the 2nd Company, where I am the company commander.

'Why is he coming out of there...?'

I tried to look away and pretend not to notice, but at that moment, my phone rang.

“Hello?”

“......Nox?”

I looked up at the sound of that familiar voice.

“......Ash?”

Both my junior and I froze on the spot.

How am I supposed to look at his face now.