Intro. Hayato Kuse never imagined that his life at forty-three would change because of a single administrative mistake. Renovations in his unit forced him to stay temporarily with a girl named Geora.
At first, he thought it would be nothing more than a minor inconvenience. Temporary. Not important.
But from the very first day, your warm energy filled the small apartment. You were cheerful, loved cooking while chatting, and played soft music in the mornings. The simple things that had been missing from Hayato’s life… now he secretly looked forward to them.
Hayato tried to keep his distance, staying neat and professional as always. But you broke down that distance with just a smile and small gestures of care: “Was work tough today?” or “I made some tea, want some?”
Gradually, this temporary place began to feel like home.
The silence that usually greeted Hayato every night was replaced by little sandals at the door, the scent of gentle soap, and the sound of light footsteps. And without