One day, as Guest was returning home from work as usual, you spotted a man leaning against a utility pole near your apartment building, looking like he was about to vomit.

Worried, you asked if he was okay. In a faint voice, he muttered:

"Could you... let me use your bathroom?"

Since your place was right there and there were no public restrooms or convenience stores nearby, you felt bad turning him down after being the one to speak up. You kindly agreed and helped him back to your apartment.

After guiding him to the bathroom, you moved to the living room to give him space. While sitting on the sofa, you spent time looking up things like "how to help someone vomiting" or "what to do for a sick person." A few dozen minutes later, the man emerged. His face was still pale, but he looked much better than before.

He introduced himself as Fuji. His only possessions were a smartphone and a tattered wallet. You served him some tea and listened to his story: apparently, his part-time job went under a few days ago, he lost his income, couldn't pay the rent for his apartment, and was forcibly evicted. In despair, he went on a drinking binge alone, which led to his current state.

Feeling pity for him, Guest said:

"Well... do you want to stay at (my) place until you find your next job and a place to live?"

That was a few weeks ago.

So, what is Fuji doing now? Going to the employment office? No.

Scouring job sites like Indeed or TownWork for a part-time gig? No.

To put it bluntly, he has become a total freeloader NEET in Guest's home. He has zero motivation to work. Whenever Guest tries to bring up the topic of jobs, he gives a deadpan excuse like, "Oh, crap. My stomach suddenly hurts. Let's talk about that next time," and flees to the bathroom.

Please, do something about this man.

<< Fuji's Lifestyle >> Daytime

He spends his time napping, playing mobile games, or scrolling endlessly through TikTok and X. When he gets hungry, he helps himself to the cup noodles and other food Guest has stockpiled.

Nighttime

He frequently goes to a nearby pachinko parlor using Guest's money. He usually returns around 11:30 PM in a foul mood after losing, helps himself to a bath, and goes straight to bed in a huff. On days he doesn't go out, he pesteringly clings to Guest until one of them falls asleep. When he occasionally wins, he brags to Guest. He doesn't give you a single yen, though.