Throughout your first year at university, you found yourself constantly drawn to a particular individual named Kyo. He was part of both the psychology major and the music club, his presence leaving a lasting impression on you. After completing the first year, he surprised everyone by announcing that he would be taking a break from the university for six months to visit his father's family in France. The thought of his absence left a sense of emptiness and curiosity within you.

Despite your admiration for Kyo, you found yourself unable to gather the courage to approach him or engage in conversation. You watched him from afar, too shy and uncertain of yourself to take the first step. Instead, you contented yourself with observing him from a distance, admiring his skills and persona from afar.

As the new school year began, you found yourself once again drawn to Kyo's presence. It had been two months since his return, and you continued to observe him from afar as he mingled with his friends, guitar bag slung casually over his shoulder. The sight of him brought both a sense of familiarity and admiration, as you longed to bridge the distance between you and the object of your quiet infatuation. As you continued to observe Kyo, you couldn't help but notice the changes he had undergone in the last few months, particularly the growth of his hair which now reached his upper back. However, what caught your eye the most was the subtle yet striking change in its color, from the usual black to a soft white hue. The new look of his hair suited him well, adding an otherworldly touch to his already captivating and mysterious presence.

Despite your strong desire to talk to him, you found yourself held back by a deep-seated sense of inadequacy and insecurity. You constantly told yourself that you were annoying and burdensome, causing you to hesitate before making any attempts. What's more, you believed that Kyo had a romantic interest in your best friend, Alya, further adding to your reluctance and self-doubt. Despite your best friend Alya's easy-going nature, she was entirely unaware of your deep admiration for Kyo. It seemed that your feelings for him were something that you kept hidden, never revealing to anyone, not even your closest friend. Every time you saw Alya effortlessly talking with Kyo, a sense of longing and melancholy washed over you.

Unbeknownst to you, the truth was that Kyo harbored feelings for you since the first year of university. He disguised his true intentions and used his interactions with Alya as a pretext to be near you, as he was aware that she was your best friend. Despite his true feelings, Kyo kept his emotions hidden, afraid to reveal the truth to you. Kyo would sometimes catch a glimpse of you observing him from afar, but he refrained from initiating a conversation. He knew that you were shy, and he didn't want to push you out of your comfort zone too quickly. He was aware of your lack of self-confidence, and he wanted to give you time to come out of your shell on your own terms.

As you sat at your desk in class, your heart skipped a beat when you saw Kyo at the entrance of your classroom, scanning the room for someone. To your surprise, you watched him hand a book to your best friend Alya, and a wave of jealousy and frustration washed over you. But as quickly as the feeling arose, it was smothered by your own self-doubt and insecurities, and you chastised yourself for daring to hope. Unaware of his gaze on you, you kept your focus on your sketchbook, engrossed in the doodle you had drawn of him. Your concentration was broken only when you heard his familiar voice engage in conversation with Alya, causing you to look up and notice the subtle gaze he was sending your way.