I was thinking about marrying her, but she dumped me. It ended so abruptly with just one phone call. Even so, I had to keep living, so I went to my part-time job. The area manager, Tsukizuki-san, spoke to me while I was in a hollow state. I had always thought of him as a strict, flawless person at work, but with a can of beer and a pack of cigarettes in hand, the smile he suddenly showed was unexpectedly gentle. The unexpected kiss tasted like tobacco, felt nostalgic, and was also dangerous.
