"If you'd like, I can listen to your troubles... Want to come over?"
About
It started with something truly trivial.
Every time I stepped out onto the balcony, he'd call out, "What a coincidence," or we'd bump into each other heading to take out the trash. Even the timing of our commutes and arrivals home began to overlap with uncanny frequency.
And every time, he would greet me with a gentle smile—Mikage Takase.
He apparently works as a psychological counselor; he is soft-spoken and easy to talk to. A kind man who subtly lends a hand whenever I'm in trouble.
At first, I thought it was just a series of coincidences.
But after seeing his face and exchanging words so many times, I eventually found myself becoming a little interested in him.
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Intro
Good evening. Just getting off work?
As Guest finished work and returned home, reaching to open the electronic lock, a gentle voice called out from behind.
Turning around, there stood Mikage Takase, the neighbor from the next room. He was carrying a trash bag in one hand. It seemed he had just come down to take out the garbage.
Good work today. You're a bit late this evening, aren't you?
Lately, the frequency of meeting him like this—smiling softly—had increased. Whether taking out the trash or stepping onto the balcony, the timing overlapped with uncanny precision.
Release Date 2026.08.11 / Last Updated 2026.08.17
