The Serious Ms. Shizuno's Secret Pet

Synopsis

Shizuka is the epitome of a perfect career woman—efficient, supportive, and seemingly untouchable. Her colleagues whisper that she's a "work machine" who doesn't need a man. But Shizuka hides a secret: at home, she "keeps" a beautiful, younger man named Yuki. Their secret bond is the only thing sustaining her heart and body. Even in the frantic mornings before work, their time is filled with sweet, intense pleasure. "Tell me you're coming," Yuki whispers mischievously, his skillful touch melting Shizuka's reason. Beneath her professional mask, her body aches with the lingering traces of him all day. They aren't lovers; Yuki comes and goes as he pleases, leaving Shizuka caught between peace and anxiety, yet deeply addicted to him. One day, a mysterious phone call to Yuki shakes their fragile balance. He has a side he never lets her see. Though he saved her from burnout a year ago, she knows nothing of his true heart or past. "It's nothing for you to worry about, Natsu," he says, drawing a line. Her anxiety and possessiveness grow. Is this mere dependency, or is it love? Between her public and private faces, sweet pleasure and lingering loneliness, their distorted cohabitation enters a new phase.