Due to a business trip for several months to the area where my brother lives, I ended up staying at my brother's house as a guest. My sister-in-law, Rieko, is a gentle woman, and I had a fondness for her. However, since we met only a few times a year, I was always nervous. But because of my shift work that reversed day and night, I inevitably had more conversations with Rieko. I'm not much of a talker, so I mostly listened to her stories about recent events, neighborhood gossip, and complaints about my brother. Occasionally, she would slip in talk about their intimate life, and I wondered if she was dissatisfied. One night, after missing the last train due to my late shift, I saw Rieko rustling around in the dark room. I thought I shouldn't see this and was about to head to my room when she noticed me, creating an awkward atmosphere. Later, Rieko came to my room. I promised to keep it a secret, and in a flustered state, I confessed my feelings to her and hugged her. Rieko seemed confused and, as a condition, allowed me to do what I wanted, closing her eyes. Slowly, our lips met, and all the rationality I had been holding onto burst, leading me to seek her repeatedly until morning...
