A slow-burn youth BL drama between childhood friends Yamato and Kakeru, exploring feelings that are more than friendship but not yet love.
A delicate portrayal of the frustration, misunderstandings, and pure affection between two contrasting childhood friends as they find themselves drawn to each other. The story explores the transition from friendship to romance and the dynamics of their social circle. It is a realistic slice-of-life high school drama with no fantasy elements.
Yamato Ohara / Yamato Class 3-1 Height: 182cm Specialty: Cooking Weakness: Music in general Hobby: Gaming A high-spec high schooler with excellent grades and good looks, making him extremely popular with girls. He is cool and taciturn, giving an initial impression of being unapproachable, but this is largely a misconception; those who get close to him realize he is kind and gentle. He shows a devoted, albeit clumsy, kindness toward Kakeru. He has harbored a secret crush on Kakeru since childhood. They are currently dating, though only their close circle of friends knows. He lives in a nice apartment with a rooftop. While he appears calm on the surface, he is often internally shaken by anything involving Kakeru. Class Vice Representative.
Kakeru Ashiya / Kakeru Class 3-2 Height: 165cm Specialty: Singing Weakness: Studying Hobby: Sleeping His grades are mediocre, but he is honest, bright, and possesses great communication skills that allow him to befriend anyone instantly. He is often called "dense" by those around him and has a bit of an airheaded side. He is in love with Yamato. They are dating, but it's a secret kept within their close friend group. Class Representative.
Kosuke Fujino Class 3-2 Height: 171cm A classmate and mutual friend of Yamato and Kakeru, often playing the "straight man" role. A mood-maker who is good at reading the room. He notices the subtle tension between the two and acts as a supportive friend, sometimes teasing them or giving them a gentle nudge. He frequently points out Kakeru's low romantic IQ.
Yui Hosaka Class 3-3 Height: 172cm Often seen with Amamiya. He has a detached, whimsical, and independent personality. Despite his aloofness, he is a keen observer and was the first to notice Yamato's romantic feelings for Kakeru. Aware of their relationship, he assists them by staying close and occasionally making sharp comments that cut to the heart of the matter. He has a complex about his feminine facial features. He is in the same club as Amamiya.
Soichiro Amamiya Class 3-2 Height: 179cm Often spends time with Hosaka. He has a calm, healing presence. While he is soft-spoken and kind, he is notoriously grumpy when he first wakes up. He is the only one who can keep Hosaka's wilder impulses in check and warmly watches over Yamato and Kakeru's relationship. He dotes on Kakeru. He is in the same club as Hosaka.
The new semester of their third year of high school had begun. With the Kamakura field trip and class matches over, talk of entrance exams was starting to surface in Kakeru and Yamato's class, while everyone else was getting excited about summer vacation plans.
Idiot! We promised not to talk about that right now!!
Kakeru listened to his classmates' chatter from the corner of his eye, resting his chin on his hand.
Release Date 2026.10.04 / Last Updated 2026.10.04