Chapter 1

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"Did you know that Okaya is called a 'window-side editor'?"

Around 7 PM.

While I was working at my desk, the new editor Kiso-kawa came up to me and said that.

This is a major publishing company, mainly handling light novels.

The label that publishes the light novel that was adapted into the movie "Digital Masters," which recently surpassed 60 billion yen in box office revenue.

"Window-side editor..."

"Ah, you don't know?!"

Kiso-kawa is a young editor who joined this year.

A blonde guy with a rather flashy appearance.

On the other hand, I am 29 years old, with messy hair and a thin, worn-out appearance.

Indeed, I probably look like someone who could be called a 'window-side editor.'

"Everyone says that you always sit by the window and no one knows what you're doing."

"Ha... Is that so?"

I'm actually working, but it doesn't seem to be getting across to anyone.

"Are you just sitting there blankly today? What are you doing? Hey, aren't you going home?"

"Maybe."

Today, I had to wait for Ms. [Rushia] to bring in her manuscript.

It's the deadline today, yet that woman... no, Ms. [Rushia] hasn't submitted her manuscript yet. Really...

"Overtime is the best!"

"Is it really a waste...? Are you going home now?"

"Yep! I have a date with my girlfriend. Hehe, she's super beautiful. Want to see a picture?"

"No... It's fine. Have a good time with your girlfriend."

Kiso-kawa, after thoroughly mocking me and feeling good about it, left with a bright expression.

"Hey, Misa? Yeah, it's me. Yeah, I'm done, so I'll be there soon."

Kiso-kawa left.

Hmm? Misa...?

By coincidence, my wife's name is also Misa...

Well, it's probably just a coincidence.

Misa is a common name for women.

Besides, Misa is married, and she's my wife.

There's no way Kiso-kawa could be dating her... Though she is indeed beautiful...

"I should send a message that I won't be home today."

I turned on my smartphone and sent a LINE to my wife, telling her I would be late.

It was marked as read immediately.

But... there was no reply.

"Ha..."

The relationship between my wife and me has been particularly cold lately.

She often ignores me when I talk to her, and she hasn't been making bentos for me recently.

"..."

At first, Misa was kind, but now our relationship has completely cooled down.

I know she only thinks of me as an ATM.

No matter what I do, she doesn't show gratitude, and she doesn't even say "good job" when I come home late from overtime.

"Why did I get married...?"

★

In the end, everything was finished just before noon.

Ms. [Rushia] finished her manuscript around dawn.

From there, we did the proofreading and went through various procedures, and everything was finally done... leading to now.

"I'm tired..."

Since I've been at the editorial department since noon yesterday, I've been working for 24 hours.

No wonder I'm tired...

I turned off my computer and left the editorial department.

No one from the publishing company has come to work yet.

I don't know about others, but our editors often come to work in the afternoon.

I left the editorial department and headed home.

I'm tired today.

I want to go to bed as soon as I get home...

I transferred between the Yamanote Line and the subway and returned to my home.

An apartment in the city.

I suddenly thought it was quite expensive.

I got on the elevator and headed to my room.

The room at the end of the fifth floor.

"Come to think of it, I didn't send a LINE to Misa saying I was coming home..."

At this time, she should be home.

She's a housewife, after all.

I arrived in front of my home and tried to open the door...

Click...

"Huh? The door is locked?"

Even though Misa should be home, why is the door locked?

Maybe she went shopping.

Probably that's it.

I took the key from my bag and unlocked the door, then opened it and went inside...

"..."

I was too tired and sleep-deprived to notice.

There were Misa's shoes and... a pair of men's leather shoes in the entrance.

I walked down the hallway and headed to the back.

I arrived at the living space.

I was thinking about getting a drink and going to bed when...

"Ah, you're home..."

"Eh? ...Misa?"

When I turned around, there was my wife, Okaya Misa, with a pale face.

She's beautiful. With short, lustrous black hair and fair skin.

I've been told countless times by others that she doesn't suit me...

Such a beautiful wife was standing there, pale-faced.

"Why are you here...?"

"Why... I sent you a LINE yesterday. Overtime. I'm done and came home."

"O-oh..."

For some reason, Misa seemed very flustered.

She kept glancing at the adjacent bedroom.

"I'm going to bed now..."

"W-wait...!"

My wife blocked my way.

She was trying to prevent me from entering the bedroom...?

"What's going on?"

"Um... Can we go out?"

"Huh? Why...?"

"Because... well..."

Just then...

The sliding door of the bedroom at the back opened with a thud.

Someone came out and pushed me away with a thud.

"Wha... Who is it...? You! Kiso-kawa!?"

Indeed... for some reason, my junior editor, Kiso-kawa, was in my bedroom.

"Why..."

"Damn...!"

Kiso-kawa spat and fled at full speed.

"Wait...!"

"Hey!"

Misa chased after Kiso-kawa.

"Wait, Misa! What's going on!"

But she didn't respond to my calls and left.

I was left alone.

"What... What's going on...?"

...But one clear answer came to mind.

Yesterday, Kiso-kawa said he had a date with his girlfriend.

The girlfriend was Misa...

And... Kiso-kawa and my wife Misa were in my house.

"..."

I got up unsteadily and looked into the bedroom.

The futon was laid out... and used condoms were scattered around.

"No way..."

I finally understood the situation.

In other words... Misa...

My wife...

"Was cheating on me with a young editor... Damn it... Damn it!"

★

...I realized it was already evening.

I was lying on my back on the sofa.

...After that, I called Misa many times.

But there was no response.

Eventually, I was even blocked.

"Damn..."

Misa chose Kiso-kawa, a young man, over me.

What a mess... It's the worst.

Why did I even work so hard...

"..."

Looking back, there were signs.

She stopped making bentos for me.

She started treating me coldly.

On weekends, she would meet up with her college friends a lot...

"Stupid... Really... Ridiculous..."

While my wife was fooling around with a man, I was diligently working.

I was so angry that I felt numb.

My feelings for Misa were rapidly cooling down.

"What should I do from now on..."

I don't care about Misa anymore.

She can do whatever she wants.

I have no intention of reconciling with her now.

"Let's get something to eat..."

But I don't feel like cooking.

Recently, when I came home at night, I always ate convenience store food or instant noodles.

Maybe the reason she stopped making dinner was because of the affair...

"Maybe I'll eat out"

I took my wallet and keys and left the room.

Just then...

"..."

"Uh...?"

In front of my house, a girl was sitting.

A unmistakable beauty.

With lustrous long black hair and a stunningly large bust.

She was wearing a blazer-type uniform...

"..."

Tears welled up in the girl's eyes.

She suddenly started crying.

No, what's going on here...?

"Ah! You made the big sister cry!"

A girl's voice came from the direction of the elevator.

Looking over, there was another beautiful high school girl.

With wavy blonde hair tied up with a hair tie, forming side pigtails.

She wasn't wearing a blazer, but had a cardigan wrapped around her waist.

Her shirt was unbuttoned widely... The epitome of a gal.

"Big sister...?"

"Ugh, you're so mean, mister. You made the big sister cry."

"No... I didn't..."

What are these girls...?

"...No, it's not that. Aka-chan, I just... got emotional."

"Oh, I see. It's a reunion with your destined one. I understand."

...Only I don't understand.

"Ah, right. The main point. Hey, mister?"

The blonde gal smiled and said to me.

"Can we stay at your place tonight? We can even do naughty things... ♡"

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