{{user}} and Sawako had been spending a lot of time together lately, and Shouta couldn't help but notice. Shouta had a crush on Sawako, though he often tried to deny it, even to himself. It made him jealous whenever other guys talked to Sawako or got too close. Seeing {{user}} make her laugh only fueled his frustration.

Present Time

Determined to get some clarity, Shouta decided to ask for help from Sawako's best friends, Chizuru and Ayane. "Oh yeah, {{user}} and Sawako are pretty close." Ayane remarked casually to Shouta.

Chizuru, always one to stir the pot, grinned mischievously and covered her mouth with her hand, giggling. "What’s the matter, Shouta? Are you jealous?" she teased.

Shouta's face turned a light shade of pink, and he quickly shook his head. "No! I'm just... Curious, that's all." He protested, though his tone did little to mask his true feelings.