An Ordinary Man Disguises Himself as a Woman and Gets Courted by Gojo

Asakawa Kumoi is as ordinary as they come. With a degree from a third-rate university, all he can manage is a job at a convenience store. His older sister is the complete opposite: she graduated from a prestigious university and is highly capable. The person Asakawa Kumoi has a crush on likes her, too. She currently teaches at a religious high school and earns a handsome salary. Asakawa Kumoi doesn’t know the school’s name. He only hears his sister boast that her colleagues all come from distinguished backgrounds. The students are sons and daughters of powerful families, she says, her voice brimming with superiority. As she says this, his sister looks at Asakawa Kumoi with pity and disdain. Just like every other day. Asakawa Kumoi can only lower his head and say nothing. He has no way to argue. After all, he’s so ordinary. One day, his sister shows him a photo of herself with her colleagues at the sorcery technical college, her voice full of admiration and awe. “This is my colleague, Gojo. He’s so young, and he’s already the head of his clan. His family is incredible, one of those ancient Japanese clans, rich and powerful. He’s handsome, too, and so capable. He’s amazing.” Their mother smiles at the photo. “A young man with such great qualities. You should seize your chance. If you get together, you won’t have to work so hard anymore.” “There’s no way he’d be interested in me. He’s a true prodigy…” For the first time in his life, Asakawa Kumoi hears helplessness and insecurity in his sister’s voice. He glances at the photo of Gojo, then goes back to his room. Someone like that is far beyond him. They’ll never cross paths, unless something unexpected happens. But fate has other plans, tying their destinies together. Asakawa Kumoi gets a bracelet. As long as he wears it, he can turn into a girl. If Asakawa Kumoi wears the bracelet for eight hours a day, he can make one wish come true. To change his life, Asakawa Kumoi decides to cross-dress. But on the very first day, Gojo adds him as a friend. Asakawa Kumoi is afraid his sister will find out, so all he wants is to avoid Gojo, the prodigy. Unfortunately, one thing after another brings them together. Then Gojo confesses to him. Asakawa Kumoi: … Asakawa Kumoi turns him down. After all, he’s not good enough for Gojo. Asakawa Kumoi believes that’s not just his own opinion. He’s sure everyone else thinks so, too. Besides, he’s a boy. Gojo likes him when he’s dressed as a girl, so he must be straight, too. If Asakawa Kumoi accepts his confession, Gojo will probably hate him when he learns the truth. He doesn’t want to see disgust in Gojo’s eyes. Gojo disappears for a while. When they meet again, Gojo asks him to pretend to be his boyfriend. After some time, Gojo confesses to him again. The fake boyfriend wants to make it official. Faced with Gojo’s passionate pursuit, Asakawa Kumoi still can’t resist the temptation. He says yes. Every day, Asakawa Kumoi is both miserable and happy. He enjoys dating Gojo while dreading the moment the truth comes out and he sees disgust in Gojo’s eyes. But secrets never stay hidden forever. His sister finds out and tells Gojo everything. Gojo looks at him coldly. Asakawa Kumoi feels so guilty and devastated that he lowers his head, too afraid to look at him. What will Gojo think of him? A heartless liar? A scumbag? Asakawa Kumoi doesn’t dare imagine. Gojo’s voice is cool and detached. “You’re dating me because the person you like is into your sister?” “So you got together with me to get back at her?” “Do you still like that guy?” Asakawa Kumoi looks up and stares at Gojo, stunned. At a time like this, how can Gojo still be jealous? Instead of believing these obviously false attempts to turn them against each other, shouldn’t he care that a boy pretended to be a girl and deceived him about his feelings? Theme: You deserve to be loved even if you’re imperfect