Episode 8

The protagonist is living cautiously these days in order to avoid the laws of the BL world, but the depression in his heart is accumulating.Finally one day, he couldn't help but come to the bar, intending to drink away his sorrows.After a few drinks, his mood did not improve. Instead, he became drunker and drunker, and finally staggered out of the bar.

In the night, the protagonist staggers down the street, trying to avoid the passing pedestrians.Suddenly, a kitten scurried past. He hurriedly dodged, but fell to the ground unsteadily.He was lying on the ground with only one thought in his mind: he must not be picked up and taken home.

When he woke up the next day, the protagonist found that he was still lying in his bedroom, refreshed, as if the drunkenness last night was just a dream.However, when he carefully recalled his experience last night, he vaguely remembered that a man whose clothes smelled of citrus carried him back home.

After leaving the room, he saw his younger brother and immediately came forward to ask about last night.His younger brother told him that someone had indeed carried him back, but that person insisted not to tell his name.Before leaving, his younger brother excitedly told him that he was going on a date with Rose Man on Sunday.When the protagonist heard the news, he was immediately petrified and loudly told his brother not to go too far.

All day long, the protagonist is looking for that citrus-scented person.He sniffed the lingering fragrance in the air, trying to find the mysterious savior.However, no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't find any clues.

At night, when the protagonist was printing something in the printing room, there was a sudden problem with the machine.While he was in a hurry, a familiar figure appeared beside him.The man pressed the machine gently, and a familiar citrus fragrance hit his nostrils.The protagonist turned his head in shock and found that it was Kikuchi.

He excitedly asked Kikuchi if he was the one who sent him home last night.Kikuchi nodded and admitted his behavior.He also told the protagonist that he actually had a crush on him a long time ago because he gave him a touch of warmth when the protagonist was at a low point in his life.He doesn't want to put pressure on the protagonist, he just wants to get along like ordinary friends.

After listening to Kikuchi's words, the protagonist felt a warm current in his heart.After he returned home, he took out the chocolate given by Kikuchi and ate it while reminiscing about Kikuchi's goodness.Finally, he made up his mind and rushed to the place where Kikuchi worked and confessed to him.