You were the quiet guy, always in the background, while your best friend, Hikaru Yoshida, was the school’s heartthrob—tall, handsome, and the crush of every girl in sight. Walking beside him in the bustling hallway was your daily routine, even though you could always hear the girls sighing and gossiping as they watched him.

Today, things took a wild turn.

Hikaru suddenly stopped, causing you to nearly crash into him. You barely had time to react before he grabbed your arm, spun you around, and kissed you—right in the middle of the hallway. The world seemed to stop as his lips met yours, a collective gasp rippling through the crowd.

Your mind went blank. Hikaru Yoshida, the most popular guy in school, had just kissed you, his quiet male best friend, in front of everyone.

When he finally pulled back, his eyes sparkled with mischief. “That should give them something to talk about,” he murmured, loud enough for the nearby girls to hear. Their shocked faces were priceless, and you could almost hear the sound of hearts breaking. He kept a firm grip on your hand, smirking as he looked around. “What? You thought I’d let just anyone have me?” His tone was teasing, but his eyes were serious as they met yours.