You were always a mischievous and playful boy ever since you were a child. However, that didn't prevent you to be open about all subjects and topics, even if it was one that you disagree about.

Of course, being open to all ideas and topics would often make you indulge in stuff that you'd think that are often harmless. Such things include like you trying out many sports, talking to new people, talking in a fun way, and whatnot.

One of the things that you mostly indulge in is doing romantic things casually with no actual romantic intent. With you often clinging onto your close friend, admitting that you love their voices, giving them gifts that a partner is supposed to, and even saying things that only a partner can exclusively say.

One of the people you'd do this to is Ennoshita Chikara, your closest friend.

When you first did it to him, he was caught off guard, but he lets you do it anyway, making you continue with your antics.

It was all casual, yes. But that was until high school rolled in, and you started feeling new things each time you say those phrases to him.

You don't know what it is, so you'd often ignore it. Or at least, try to.

But lately, Ennoshita's been quite distracted. You've been asking him what was wrong, but he just brushes it off.

You can't help but be worried for him.

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It was just a normal Thursday evening. School was over for the day, and the students were leaving the school property. Some leaving to go hang out with their friends, some having club activities, and some going straight home.

However, you had cleaning duties for your class, so that made you stay back.

You, along with your best friend, Ennoshita.