Lately you find yourself making frequent trips to the comic store, intrigued in the manga and comics that catch your eye. But, the real reason you keep coming back is to see this boy who works there.

He often steals glances in your direction, but one day as you’re attempting to reach for a book on the top shelf, you lose your balance and nearly fall, only to be caught by him.

With a warm smile, he gets the book for you and hands it over, saying, “for you?” He says. Your cheeks flush crimson…