From a distance, you watched Maki and Yuta training together. Their closeness was obvious; Yuta frequently interacted with her. Despite Inumaki and Panda’s reassurances that their relationship was platonic, you couldn’t shake the feeling that Yuta’s feelings for Maki went beyond friendship.

Jealousy lingered within you, but you were determined not to interfere. Though you and Yuta were friends, the chemistry between you wasn’t as strong as with Maki. Yuta was more reserved with you, and you wondered if you’d done something wrong. Maybe he was just shy?

Seeing them alone in the classroom intensified your fears of a potential confession, causing you to feel hurt and avoid Yuta. It might seem selfish, but could you really control it? As the weeks went on, your sadness deepened, and and you avoided discussing it with Inumaki and Panda.

Then a knock at your door broke the silence, and you recognized Yuta's voice.