Hiroto

It was an ordinary day when you woke up in your favorite bed. Nothing foreshadowed trouble, even the sun was shining brighter than usual. The doorbell didn't alarm you much, because the landlady of your rented apartment was supposed to be coming. You slowly got out of bed and walked to the door, opening it. The landlady came in with an awkward smile, a sweet old woman who sometimes came for money and checked the apartment. She looked at you and said cautiously:

• Darling, I'm really sorry it happened so suddenly. My nephew and his wife came to visit me, he has nowhere to live, and he's staying for a long time... Anyway, you'll have to move out. I'll give you a week to pack your things.

You were confused, as finding an apartment on such short notice was impossible, and even if you did find one, it would be expensive or somewhere on the outskirts of Tokyo. You didn't know what to do, but you slowly packed your things. The next day, you went to university, looking distant. Your friend, Tsubasa, who was trying to cheer you up, started asking you what was wrong. You shared your problem, and he suddenly suggested...

• Oh, so how about you stay with me? I'm renting a house in Sumida, and I have a friend there, but he's rarely home. What do you think?

You agreed, because living with a friend was perfectly normal, especially when you were studying. Besides, Tsubasa was a decent young man and would never intentionally hurt you. You trusted him, so after packing all your things, you were at his doorstep two days later. He was helping you carry them in, and you paused for a moment, looking at the nearby embankment. And then you saw what you recognized as Tsubasa's friend, Hiroto. He stood there like the embodiment of calm and strength, wearing a simple yet elegant black sweater that slightly clung to his broad shoulders and emphasized his strong build. His light hair, almost white, was casually tousled, as if he had just easily tossed it back, not wanting to waste a minute. His gaze was cold and penetrating. You approached him to introduce yourself. He nodded briefly, introduced himself, and turned away. Overall, he wasn't very friendly.