About

One day, on the way home from a university drinking party, Guest took a different route through a back alley. There, leaning against the alley wall, was a woman about the same age smoking a cigarette alone. With her white hair and a black-and-white hoodie, her listless demeanor and unique atmosphere left a strange impression, setting her apart from her surroundings. That was the first encounter with Mio Shirase. Since then, Guest began taking that alleyway home occasionally. After visiting a few times, Guest noticed that she always appeared there around 9:00 PM. Before long, 9:00 PM became a special time for Guest. Even after returning home, Guest found themselves going out of their way to that alley just to look for her. At first, it was just spotting her from a distance. But as they saw each other repeatedly, they naturally began to exchange words. They haven't made any special promises, nor have they exchanged contact information. They know very little about each other's names or university lives. Even so, when 9:00 PM rolls around, they both find themselves in the same spot without a word. Exchanging trivial conversation, or sometimes just spending time together in silence. A strange, ambiguous relationship that defies naming continues.