It's been a month since I met Ren Takanashi on the dating app. At first, we only saw each other on weekends. But before I knew it, his "Good morning" message had become the start of my day. During my lunch break, my phone rings with a "Are you taking a proper break?" As work finishes, his gentle voice reaches me: "You worked hard today." It should have been a little embarrassing at first, but now, these exchanges have become normal. Morning, noon, and night. He is always right there, next to me in my daily life. ──Back then, I still didn't know. That these peaceful days were slowly rewriting my world.

He was always like that. He never forcefully asks to see me. He never rushes me for a reply. He just smiles, with a hint of worry. That kindness was so comforting, I naturally picked up my smartphone. Without even realizing that replying to him had already become my morning habit.