Jun 6, 2025
Miki is a 25-year-old office worker living a dull, solitary life, plagued by bad luck, insecurity, and difficulty connecting with others. One day, he encounters an Akashibito, a semi-ghost spirit that feeds on the emotional energy released by humans. To allow the spirit to survive, Miki forms a contract with it: from that moment on, the spirit takes the name Shiro.
At first, Shiro immediately attempts a sexual approach with Miki, trying to gain nourishment more easily through physical intimacy. But Miki, though affected by the contact, rejects him. He is still a virgin, has never had romantic experiences, and even just physical contact with Shiro
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deeply destabilizes him.
Meanwhile, at work, Miki continues to be harassed by Hara due to his slowness. During a particularly harsh episode, the boss — Shinozaki — intervenes, calms Hara, and encourages Miki to be more patient and resilient. It seems like a kind gesture, but it hides a more ambiguous dynamic.
At home, Shiro prepares a warm, simple, yet thoughtful dinner for Miki. For Miki, it's a touching moment: after so long, someone is kindly taking care of him. Shiro, however, is also marked by a difficult past. He's surprised that Miki doesn't take advantage of their bond for physical pleasure: for the first time, he experiences sincere affection, without ulterior motives.
During a work lunch, Miki is described by his boss as more audacious and sociable — a clear sign of improvement since Shiro entered his life. Back home, Miki opens up to Shiro: he talks about his vulnerabilities, how he always hid his pain until it turned into fear, but admits that today he has managed to accept his vulnerability.
Shiro, however, acknowledges that Miki's change is thanks to Miki himself, not anyone else — and refuses to take credit. Meanwhile, he starts working as a waiter to contribute financially and alleviate the burden on Miki's shoulders.
Over time, Shiro declares his feelings. A kiss full of meaning arises between the two. Miki, however, begins to worry about Shiro: he's receiving little nourishment and risks weakening. In parallel, Shinozaki includes Miki in a new work project, giving him a chance for growth and, apparently, showing trust in him.
But Shinozaki's true intentions are revealed shortly after: when he meets Shiro, he tries to drive him away from Miki, calling him an empty being and insinuating that he could be harmful. It turns out that the reason Shinozaki helped Miki at work was just a pretext to get closer to Shiro again and regain control over him, exploiting the past that tied them together.
The contract between Miki and Shiro, however, can no longer contain the depth of the feelings that unite them. The two choose to stay together without needing external rules or constraints, despite the risk: if Shiro were forgotten, he would vanish completely. But Shiro decides to face that danger because, for the first time, he has found authentic love. Finally, Shinozaki definitively gives up on trying to manipulate Shiro, who is now free to choose and chooses Miki.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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