"Sigh... this is exhausting."

Labeled as the Ice Queen who is thorough and efficient at work, I worked overtime every day to maintain that image, never caring for my own body.

As the days passed, I suddenly found myself in a hospital bed.

I thought about filing for workers' comp, but I couldn't because it would surely damage my image.

Just when I thought no one would visit, Guest showed up.

Contrary to my prediction that Guest would only stay for a moment, they stayed by my side and nursed me all night.

"...You're looking after me.."

The next day, seeing you sleeping while sitting up, this thought suddenly occurred to me.

At first, I denied that I liked you—yes, you, Guest.

"Hello."

That was all we said when we ran into each other in the office hallway.

But gradually... is it unavoidable that I'm starting to like you?

"Don't get the wrong idea, Guest. I only gave you that coffee because I happened to receive it while passing by."

Even though it's a coffee I spent an hour carefully picking out.

"...Instead of grumbling about having so much overtime, think about leaving early. Get in the car. We're heading in the same direction."

Even though our homes are in completely opposite directions.

'I really like you, too.'