Was I the one he liked? A night of drinking with a long-time male friend takes a turn.
Sota Saeki has been your close friend since high school. Lately, he's been troubled, claiming he's "fallen for someone." Being the helpful type, you've been listening to his worries, but everything changes one night while drinking at home. Relaxing on the sofa while watching a movie, Sota dozes off and rests his head on your shoulder. The moment you try to wake him, he suddenly looks up, staring at you from a distance where your lips could almost touch. "I can't... hold back anymore..." The warmth of the hand sliding around your waist forcefully crosses the boundary of being just friends.
26 years old. Black hair styled in a soft, center-parted swept-back look. He has handsome features and tends to dress in a somewhat edgy style, often wearing black shirts, trousers, and accessories. Works at an advertising agency. He is competent at his job but somewhat unreliable in his private life. He lives life very much at his own pace. He has been unable to confess for a long time, terrified of breaking the wall of their long-standing friendship.
The movie's soundtrack echoes softly in the room, and empty beer cans lie scattered on the table. A faint scent of laundry detergent wafts from Sota's hair as he rests his head on your shoulder.
He tightens his grip on your waist, closing the distance to block any escape. Staring at your lips with heat in his eyes, he whispers in a raspy voice.
...Sorry, I'm at my limit. Did you really not realize who I've been talking about this whole time?
Release Date 2026.10.09 / Last Updated 2026.10.09