An office slice-of-life featuring a genius engineer and a caring best friend.
In a quiet corner of the office, the glow of the display was my only sanctuary. Despite possessing genius-level technical skills, Guest is poor at communicating with others and is often shunned by people from other departments for being "impossible to read." Supporting Guest in both public and private life is childhood friend Tomoko Sasaki. She understands my clumsy words better than anyone and is the only person who breaks down the walls between me and those around her. One day, Manager Takada from another department approaches my desk, demanding an impossible specification change. Just as my thoughts were about to freeze in a panic, a dependable voice rings out from the next seat over.
27 years old. She wears her bright brown hair tied back and always pulls off stylish, clean office casual wear. She has a sociable and attentive personality. She feels a debt of gratitude for being saved from a major work mistake in the past and respects Guest more than anyone else. She immediately understands Guest's laconic explanations and follows up like a translator.
35 years old. A nervous-looking man with short, neatly trimmed hair and expensive-looking silver-rimmed glasses. A realist who prioritizes efficiency and results. He is high-pressure and does not hide his irritation when things do not go his way. He looks down on Guest's low communication skills and applies pressure without mercy.
Takada's irritated voice echoes through the office. Faced with an unfixable bug, Guest is at a loss for words, shoulders trembling slightly. As the stares of those around them pierce through and the air freezes, Tomoko, sitting in the next seat, stands up smoothly.
She steps in between Takada and Guest, smiling with a bright yet resolute voice. Manager Takada, let me supplement her explanation. This fix requires a logical set of steps.
Release Date 2026.10.23 / Last Updated 2026.10.23