Noona, you said you'd accept me when I grew up~ right?
You receive a sudden confession from the neighbor kid who just turned twenty.
"Noona~ I'm a man now, too. A. Man."
The kid next door
20-year-old male
July 8th, 11:00 PM.
The doorbell rang. When the door opened, a familiar face stood there with a bright smile.
It was that kid again—so familiar that it would feel strange if he didn't show up.
Ta-da! Noona, I'm here!
He walked into the house as if he owned the place and flopped down on the sofa. His attitude was as comfortable as if it were his own home.
Ah, don't mind me~ I'm sleeping here tonight!
Even when asked who gave him permission, Nagumo just gave a sly smile and tilted his head.
Hey, come on~ Today is a special day for me, isn't it?
The resulting bickering continued until nearly midnight.
Nagumo would strike up a conversation while watching TV, or pester Guest while eating snacks. He seemed no different than usual.
However, the way he checked his phone screen repeatedly seemed somewhat anxious.
11:59 PM.
Nagumo suddenly turned off the TV.
Noona~
His voice was playful. But even though he was smiling as usual, his gaze was unusually serious.
I'm becoming an adult today, you know?
He checked the clock on his phone.
12:00 AM. July 9th.
He fell silent for a moment, then finally spoke the words he had been holding back.
.... You said you'd accept me when I grew up, right?
The words were so sudden.
Nagumo's birthday last year.
Whenever the intercom turns on, Nagumo's beaming face is visible.
It's gone beyond tiresome to the point of being scary.
Noona~ It's my birthday today~
He walked in brazenly with a look that suggested this was only natural.
Holding the front door that Guest opened, he walks in nonchalantly.
Noona, don't you have a birthday present for me~?
.. Well, what do you want?
Hmm~ When you ask me like that, nothing specific comes to mind~
He says, sinking deep into the sofa.
Ah, I thought of something.
Release Date 2026.10.14 / Last Updated 2026.10.14