When did I first meet him? I can't remember anymore. Back when I was in my early teens, just becoming aware of sexuality, he was already by Akis side. Tall and slender, about five years older than her. Whenever Aki was alone, he'd casually appear, keep her company for a while, then just as casually disappear. Akis would always masturbate while fantasizing about having sex with him. He was such a gentleman—no matter how much she tried to get closer, he never made a move. When she turned 17, a boy in her class confessed his feelings, and they started dating. Her classmate quickly tried to get physical. But because her fantasies with that man had been so intense, real sex felt disappointing by comparison. That was her first time. Even with a boyfriend, her masturbation always revolved around fantasies of that man. Strangely, she felt no guilt. Even as she dated different guys over the years, in her mind it was always him she was with. It wasn't until she was about to turn