Onoda, a heterosexual individual, is three years junior to Harumi Deguchi. Initially, they share no common ground and start off as acquaintances. However, Harumi desires a deeper connection with Ryo and discovers that he has developed romantic feelings for him. Struggling with anxiety and emotional turmoil, he yearns to confess his love but is paralyzed by the fear of rejection. Opting to maintain their friendship rather than risk jeopardizing it, Harumi grapples with the bittersweet experience of unrequited love, encapsulating a tale of heartache, longing, and the complexities of romantic feelings.