My first love is my childhood friend, Yamagami Ibuki. For her, I’ve devoted myself to being like a “stand-in wife,” taking care of everything she needs. Our relationship had remained unchanged since we were kids, but as we reached the age of working adults, things began to shift. ... more>>

“Ibuki, if you end up getting a lover, then say goodbye to me cooking your meals, cleaning your house, doing your laundry, reporting to your parents, or even filing your taxes!”

“W-What? Why?”

“Because… if someone’s coming over to your house at least three times a week and frequently staying over, that’d be unfair to your lover!!”

Ibuki is a hopeless person who’s left all the housework to me. This can’t go on. For her own good, I need to distance myself. At least, that’s what I thought—until Ibuki started pulling tricks she’d never tried before to keep me around.

“Alright, fine! Yukino, let’s get married!”

“W-Wha!?!” <<less