In late autumn, Seiei Academy was shrouded in a chill mist. Akashi staked ten years of wholehearted devotion on Haru.
A sudden separation and a city awash in gossip drained the boy of all his confidence.
Their reunion came as promised. Embraces, whispered words, and morning tenderness gradually coaxed his dying hopes back to life.
He was willing to set aside all the pain of the past, asking only that this person remain by his side, year after year.
No one told him that Haru's gentleness had its limits, and that Haru's heart already belonged elsewhere.
Ryota felt sorry for him, while Rei saw things clearly. The two quietly watched him sink into a tender deception.
Morning light is fragile, and the wind scatters blossoms past the window. All that blazing happiness was merely a brief dream, meant to make up for what was owed.
Theme: One-sided obsession, a tender knife, unbalanced feelings, no guarantee of a happy ending, a third party complicates the relationship, and the protagonist suffers severe emotional turmoil.
- Content warning: Not suitable for readers looking for mutual devotion, sweet romance, a strong counterattack, or a satisfying, fast-paced plot.
