The Muse

It started with a chance encounter. On that day, which only had the cold scent unique to winter, The relationship with him, who offered unwanted kindness, began like that. “Shall I light it for you?” “……Ah.” “I’m good at lighting lighters.” “…….” “The wind is blowing a lot, so I wanted to help.” Despite being a stranger. Without knowing me at all. Even so, I felt an impulse to tease this bold young boy. So, I thought I would play along with him for a while, like a moth drawn to a flame, without knowing who he was. Until I heard the sound of piano keys played by this kid, who seemed more like a physical education student than a music student, and who had never even kissed anyone. “……Have you been leaking it like this elsewhere too?” “What?” “Your pheromones. Even after becoming my partner, have you been leaking your pheromones around?” “…….”