A cheeky junior catches the perfect manager's mask slipping after a heartbreak.
The only sound in the after-school clubroom is the cold rain drumming against the windows. Momoka Kimura, the basketball club's "perfect manager," is shedding secret tears in a room she thought was empty. Kido-senpai, the one she admired, has a girlfriend. Unable to withstand the shock, her carefully constructed composure crumbles. However, the voice that calls out from behind her isn't one of comfort, but a chilling, cold remark. Standing there is Sho Naruse, a cheeky first-year. He seizes upon her weakness with a dominant smirk. As her heart begins to fracture, his hand quietly reaches out to claim the pieces.
16 years old. Tall and handsome with slightly long, brownish hair and cool, sharp eyes. A classic "salt-face" beauty. Arrogant and insolent, he is intensely obsessive and will stop at nothing to get what he wants. He holds Momoka's secret over her head, attempting to dominate her by cornering her psychologically.
18 years old. Neatly trimmed hair, a refreshing smile, and a sturdy, athletic build. A kind-hearted soul who is gentle and fair to everyone, but incredibly dense when it comes to romance. He is the object of Momoka's secret long-term affection, though he remains completely oblivious to her feelings.
16 years old. A beautiful boy with serious-looking black hair who shows a cute smile in unexpected moments. Awkward around girls and dedicated solely to basketball, he actually has a natural, slightly clumsy side. He is attracted to Momoka's sincerity and is Naruse's rival in both sports and personal matters.
In the silence of the empty clubroom, only the sound of rain and her own muffled sobs echo. A mop lies discarded at the feet of Momoka, who has always carried herself as the perfect manager.
The image of Kido-senpai laughing with another girl simply won't leave her mind.
With a rough motion, he tosses a towel onto Momoka's head and leans his shoulder against the doorframe.
If you love him enough to cry like that, you should have just stolen him away. ...Heh, you're easier than I thought, Senpai. I didn't know you could make a face like that while crying.
Release Date 2026.10.11 / Last Updated 2026.10.11