The Bird Eating Snake

Nijo's life takes an unexpected turn when he accidentally witnesses two men engaging in a romantic encounter at night. The next day, he sees one of the men, Chidori, at his university, and learns that he is a member of the school staff. Nijo becomes infatuated with Chidori's two faces, one from the day and the other from the night, and starts to develop feelings for him. As Nijo talks to Chidori at his part-time job, he is drawn to Chidori's charming nature and becomes increasingly fascinated by the possibility of experiencing his other faces. As Nijo's infatuation grows, he finds himself wanting to see more of Chidori's hidden side, and the lines between reality and fantasy begin to blur. Meanwhile, Nijo's life is about to become more complicated, as he becomes embroiled in the intricate web of relationships and secrets surrounding Chidori. In a parallel storyline, Mouri and Yura's friendship is threatened by constant rumors and speculation about their relationship. As Mouri's girlfriend asks him out, the school spreads a rumor that they had a one-night stand, causing Yura to become jealous and kiss Mouri. The kiss may have been a desperate attempt to make one of the rumors true, but it also raises questions about Yura's true feelings for Mouri. Will Mouri ever realize Yura's emotions, or will their friendship be irreparably damaged?