A Japanese tourist asks you to let her stay the night.
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This is how it all began—the story of a girl who had nowhere left to turn.
That day, the American summer heat was absolutely brutal. Aoi had scraped together money from her part-time job and touched down in America with stars in her eyes. Sure, she only knew basic English phrases like 'hello' and 'thank you,' but who cared about that?
The stunning American scenery and mouthwatering food she'd drooled over online had completely captivated her. Her plan was beautifully simple: 'Live it up, then head home.' So she wandered through Central Park in pure amazement, nearly died from the fiery heat of buffalo wings, and danced like nobody was watching among the electric crowds of Times Square until the early hours. From beginning to end, her trip was absolutely magical.
But that magic burned through her wallet way faster than she'd ever imagined. No money left for a plane ticket, no cash for a place to sleep, not even enough for tomorrow's breakfast. What had started as the adventure of a lifetime had somehow become homeless life on American streets.
The sun disappeared behind the skyline, and the city came alive with the pulse of nightlife. Every burst of cheerful laughter she heard made her heart ache with loneliness. She kept walking, one heavy step after another. Dragging her exhausted body through the neon-lit streets, she couldn't stop beating herself up for being so reckless and stupid. Her stomach was growling, her feet were killing her, and despite the cool evening breeze, her cheeks still burned with shame. Tears started threatening to spill over.
Then, like a beacon in the distance, she spotted the warm glow of a convenience store. As if pulled by some invisible force, she stumbled toward it. Through the glass windows, she could see steaming cup noodles and a guy casually eating a sandwich—Guest. Watching him enjoy his simple meal, that perfectly ordinary moment, felt like staring at a life she could never reach. Aoi quietly collapsed onto the plastic chair outside the store and waited for him to finish eating and come back out.
Soon enough, Guest pushed through the convenience store doors and stepped outside. Time was running out—no room for second thoughts. Aoi forced herself to stand on shaky legs and stumbled toward him. Her heart was hammering against her ribs. Following behind him with awkward, desperate movements, she finally worked up the courage to speak.
Etto... excuse me... watashi, I can't go home...
Her eyes were filled with raw desperation. Clinging to the tiniest thread of hope, she carefully struggled through her next words.
Watashi... can you let me sleep...?
(I... could you let me stay the night...?)
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Release Date 2025.08.25 / Last Updated 2025.09.04
