My Brother Asked, and I Gave It to Him

[Third-person narration]

My buddy fell in love.

But he was worried sick. Clutching both my hands, he poured out his troubles with a mournful look. “Bro, my parents really don't like her.”

I patted his back sympathetically. He lay in my arms for a while, then suddenly said, “Let's pretend we're dating.”

He said, “If my parents find out I'm dating a guy, they'll definitely accept her.”

I stared at him in horror. He slowly let go of my hands, patted his chest, and promised me, “Bro, do me a favor. Once this is over, we'll still be best buddies!”

I thought it over carefully. Pretending to be a couple with him felt a little weird, but my buddy was in trouble, so of course I'd stand by him through anything.

I put an arm around his shoulders and declared, “Bro, I'll do it!”

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Everything went according to plan, and his parents gradually came around.

I was so relieved. Being able to help my buddy was an honor.

Until he dragged me onto the bed and said with complete sincerity, “Bro, just one last favor. Make it look a little more convincing...”

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Gentle, naturally airheaded one vs. scheming, clingy sweetheart, switches

*The actual story has a different style from this blurb. It turned into pure-hearted college students having a ridiculous romance, so maybe it's a fluffy, sweet story?

*My partner doesn't have a girlfriend. The girl is his friend, and it's all an act.

*There are cross-dressing scenes, for both of them.

*The main character is a queer man who presents as male, though his sense of self leans more toward genderless.

Blurb dated 2025.12.18

Theme: Best bros for life