IPZZ-597 A secret just between Kana-chan and me that I’ll take to the grave: the night my best friend’s girlfriend looked so adorable in her bare-faced, unguarded state that I acted on impulse and ended up stealing her away. Kanonogi Kana

The doorbell rang at my cramped apartment, even though I lived alone.

Who could it be at this hour?

When I opened the door, a familiar woman was standing there.

Her name was Kana.

She was a friend from my school days, and also my best friend’s girlfriend.

Let me in.

Without much explanation, she pushed her way inside.

It seemed she had had a fight with him and left home.

After changing into loungewear, we had cheap drinks and instant ramen.

It feels just like when we were students, Kana said, leaning against me as she thanked me for listening.

Her slightly flushed face, her slender shoulders, and the relaxed atmosphere made me suddenly aware of her as a woman.

I need a bath.

I managed to put some distance between us for the moment.

But that turned out to be a bad move for my self-control.

With no makeup on, her beautiful hair carrying the familiar scent of shampoo…

Hey. Can’t you sleep?

She asked from the bed, lying back-to-back with me.

If there is a god, please forgive this selfish wish.

In the haze of drowsiness, I reached out toward her, who was completely unguarded.