Synopsis

His heart stirred with a warmth he couldn’t quite name, a feeling inextricably linked to Ita. It was a nascent emotion, a tender bloom of affection that blossomed within him. He confided in Hasimoto, sharing the confusing flutter of his feelings. A study group formed organically when Aoki's grades began to falter, the distraction of Ita becoming a tangible impediment to his studies.