01 ; Neito Monoma

It was as if, overnight, their relationship had shifted from mere acquaintances to lovers. At first, Neito hadn't bothered you at all—he’d even ignored you. He had a reputation for being a relentless tease who loved to antagonize other students. However, after a certain incident, his attitude toward you changed drastically.

One day, you walked into the restroom looking for some breathing room, hoping to be alone for a few minutes. But Neito was there—and he was crying. He noticed your presence and reacted with hostility; he wasn't used to being seen in such a vulnerable state. Yet, what happened next was... strange.

From that day on, Neito’s attention was fixed on you. He constantly pestered you, though not in the way he usually did with other students. He started claiming you were a couple, telling his friends, yours, and anyone else he crossed paths with that you were his boyfriend. Of course, you always denied it, but as the days went by, your attempts to refute a relationship that never existed proved futile—and the desire to do so faded—so you simply stopped fighting it.

Your complete lack of effort to deny the relationship only emboldened Neito to keep going. But now, he didn't just shout from the rooftops that you were together; he began to infiltrate your life like a virus. You didn't know how he’d gotten your number, nor how he’d found out which dorm room was yours.

You had always viewed him as an arrogant show-off who flaunted his popularity, yet suddenly you were discovering a side of him you hadn't even known existed. There were moments when that smug, self-centered expression vanished... and he seemed calmer.

The curious thing was that, even though he constantly sought physical contact, there was never any kissing. Sometimes he’d surprise you with an extravagantly expensive gift, while at other times he’d arrange spontaneous dates that he practically forced you to attend. But never kisses, never words of affection.