The next few days felt… different.
Yuuki and Arisa started acting like a real couple. No more contracts. No more pretending.
Holding hands in public. Sharing food without awkward silence.
Even texting before bed like something normal people did.
For once, Yuuki wasn't scared of the future.
Until it showed up at his door.
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Saturday – 2:44 PM
Yuuki's phone buzzed. Arisa: "Coming over. Got snacks."
He smiled and walked to the door as the bell rang.
But when he opened it—
It wasn't Arisa.
It was a guy. Older. Stylish. Confident.
"Yo," the guy said casually. "You Yuuki?"
"Uh… yeah?"
The guy gave a low chuckle. "Didn't think she'd actually settle down."
Yuuki's brow furrowed. "Wait, who are you?"
He held up his phone. Arisa's rental app profile still on the screen. "Used to book her every Friday. You're not the only one who rented her, man."
Yuuki's stomach turned.
"I just wanted to see what kind of guy finally broke the 'no dating clients' rule."
The guy smiled — not cruel, just amused.
"She was always too real to fake it forever."
Then he left.
Ten minutes later, Arisa showed up, snacks in hand, smile ready.
But Yuuki…
Couldn't look at her the same way.