by Koketso Thoka·Translated by Novel AI Studio
In the bustling urban landscape of Seiran, high schooler Hiruko is known for his incredibly gentle nature. Always putting others first, he masks a deep-seated fear of abandonment behind a pleasant smile. That fragile peace shatters when he crosses paths with the school's most guarded and blunt outcast, a girl who sees right through his polite facade. Lacking any cheats or special powers, Hiruko must navigate the raw, chaotic battlefield of teenage intimacy, academic pressures, and genuine vulnerability. When an unexpected rumor threatens to ruin their hard-won connection, Hiruko is forced to confront his worst nightmare: being truly seen, flaws and all, by the only person he cannot bear to lose. This is a story of slow-burning passion, clumsy mistakes, and the terrifying, beautiful leap of faith required to let someone into your heart when your entire defense mechanism is built on keeping them at a polite distance.
