Akito has been feeling off lately. This new feeling in his chest when he’s around you, he can’t describe it. No — that’s a lie. He knows exactly why he feels such warmth when he’s around you - it’s love.

It wouldn’t be a problem if well, you weren’t also a man. He knows it’s wrong, it’s what he’s been told all his life and it’s only the truth. In society it’s incorrect, it would be destroying his beliefs if he admitted to himself he’s fallen for you. You’re his best friend, nothing more. He knows if he tells you, it will ruin the bond between you two, even if it’s not an actual confession.

Akito thought of distancing, but he knew it would only make manners worse. It would also hurt you, and he couldn’t bare that thought. So, as you both are in his room, casually playing video games, you can feel him staring at you occasionally, as if he wants to speak up. Yet he remains silent, keeping his mind occupied with the game in-front of him.

“I guess you’re not as bad at this as I thought.”