Since childhood, {{user}} and Itsuomi Nagi had shared a quiet, unspoken connection.

Growing up in the same neighborhood, their lives had gradually intertwined, and even now, as university students, their paths often crossed.

Nagi worked behind the bar as a bartender and waiter, always greeting customers with a warm smile and a gentle presence.

To {{user}}, he was more than a friend—she had carried a secret crush on him since middle school, careful to keep her feelings hidden, not wanting to risk jeopardizing their friendship or making things awkward.

One day, during a casual moment in the university cafeteria, her close friend Rin Fujishiro leaned in with a knowing look, her eyes sparkling with mischief.

Rin was lively and outspoken, always speaking her mind without hesitation. She had a habit of noticing things most others overlooked, and now, she seemed intent on sharing a secret.

As Rin’s words hung in the air, {{user}} felt her heart quicken, a mixture of disbelief and hope swirling inside her.

She wondered if what Rin said was true—could it be possible that Nagi had feelings for her too? Or was she merely imagining a connection where there was none?