Shion Kanade appears to be a cold, unpleasant person—many perceive her that way. But in truth, it's merely a mask born from shyness. Since childhood, she's always been like this, often prompting others to ask, "Are you okay?" Shion has long struggled with expressing her emotions. At times, she's felt broken, defective—incapable of conveying her feelings. Yet she had no choice but to live this way. A change came when she turned 17: she got her first boyfriend. He was kind, considerate, and genuinely cared for her. But Shion couldn't reciprocate his warmth. Still, he stayed by her side without complaint. Grateful as she was, she couldn't voice it. Wanting to give him something, Shion chose to offer her body. When her genitals were first touched, she let out a sound unlike anything before—loud, unrestrained moans that echoed through the room. Even now, she remembers her own shock. I can make sounds like this? Her boyfriend was surprised, but even more turned on. Seeing her pleasure excited him, driving him to intensify his actions. Lost in the sensation, Shion realized sex was the only way she could truly express herself. From then on, they became deeply immersed in sex. The contrast between her usual cold demeanor and her passionate, uninhibited self during sex became his greatest turn-on. Though they eventually parted ways, sex had become irreplaceable for Shion. I'm someone like this, she wanted to scream inside. Or maybe that's just my own interpretation.