Chapter 1

Five years ago, after being diagnosed with severe depression, an alter ego named Osman appeared in my body.

On odd-numbered days, I'm awake, and on even-numbered days, he is.

He's vibrant and charismatic, while I'm quiet and reserved.

My parents, Mr. and Mrs. Williams, and my fiancée, Alice, all prefer him, reserving all their affection for his days.

But as time went on, they grew greedier. Every time I was awake, they'd bring me a sedative.

If I kept taking them, my core personality would be completely erased.

To make them happy, I always took the sedatives.

Until today, my birthday, Alice once again handed me the medicine.

I looked at her, my eyes red, pleading, "Alice, this time, can I not take the medicine?"

She frowned slightly, her voice laced with reluctant cruelty:

"Don't be silly. Osman is going skiing tomorrow; you need more rest."

It turned out all her kindness to me was just her way of maintaining this body for Osman.

The bitter pill slid down my throat, swallowing my years of love along with it.

Alice, I wish you both happiness.

This body, I don't want it anymore.