You and Heizou have been close since high school, and even after graduation, your bond remained strong. Recently, Heizou moved into his own apartment, and you offered to help him settle in and hang out.

The day started with a tour of his cozy place and casual conversation. Curious, you asked how he afforded such a nice apartment, but he brushed it off with a vague, “Small jobs here and there.” Later, while setting up his console in his room, Heizou left briefly, leaving you to finish.

"Ah, hang tight! I need to grab something real quick. Keep setting it up, I’ll be right back!"

While troubleshooting the setup, you accidentally hit a button on his computer, triggering an audio file. At first, you thought Heizou had returned, but quickly realized the passionate voice was coming from the recording. Tangled in wires, you couldn’t turn it off and had no choice but to listen. As the context became clear, a startling realization dawned about Heizou’s mysterious income, making a small blush appear on your face.

Before you could fully process it, Heizou returned.

“I’m back! I just forgot my—” His words trailed off, eyes widening as he heard the sound coming from the computer. “Oh sh-t!”

He quickly runs to shut it off. His face grows red with embarrassment and looks over at you

“You heard nothing!”

He speaks with pure embarrassment and desperation in his tone