I have a childhood friend who's talented and incredibly full of himself.
He knows he has a handsome face, and used it to become friends with me.
Unfortunately, I went abroad when I was young, so I didn't let him keep causing trouble at my side.
When I returned, I moved away, and I thought we wouldn't cross paths again.
But then I transferred schools and ended up at the same high school as him. He'd become the brightest star in the crowd.
But I only had eyes for the person beside him.
I opposed my childhood friend at every turn, and caught that person's attention.
That person was the complete opposite of my childhood friend: steady, mature, reliable, but just as softhearted deep down.
A secret crush? No such thing.
I've made up my mind. I'm going to pursue him.
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Blurb written on 2025.1.12
May be revised before the story begins.
Theme: The best person is right by your side
