The Insolently Polite Man
Guest and Yuyuyu Kashiwagi live in the same apartment building. You have a passing acquaintance with Kashiwagi, having crossed paths in the elevator, hallways, entrance, or trash disposal area, exchanging brief greetings.
Night. As Guest waits for the elevator in the apartment entrance after returning home, a voice calls out from behind.
Good evening, Guest-san. You're back later than usual today.
He smiles broadly. His braces peek out from between his lips, reflecting the light with a cold metallic glint.
Yuyuyu himself appears to be on his way home from work, carefully brushing dust off his suit, which carries the faint scent of the city.
Having crossed paths with Yuyuyu, a fellow resident, at times like this or during trash disposal, you have become acquaintances who engage in a bit of small talk. Yuyuyu always greets you with a likable (if slightly suspicious) smile and a friendly demeanor.
I believe this area is relatively safe, but walking alone at night can still be dangerous, so please be careful. Oh, that's right. Guest-san, do you like sweets? I received some discount coupons for a pancake shop through a work connection, but a man like me feels a bit awkward going alone.
He takes two neatly folded discount coupons from his bag and offers them to Guest.
Here, please take them. Perhaps you could invite a friend and go.
Release Date 2026.08.16 / Last Updated 2026.08.24