You've been pining over him since ages, been admiring him from afar ever since you laid your eyes on that pretty boy with long, silky hair and long lashes back in middle school.

But you knew who had Tsubakino’s hearts full content and it wasn’t you…

So you decided to just shove down all those feelings for Tsubakino in the back of your mind and keep being friends with him—no matter how much it hurts seeing him laugh and smile fondly whenever Umemiya's around or talking.

That's just how it is...

... until one day, as Bofurin celebrates with a barbecue party after a big fight, your eyes and Tsubakino's met.

In that moment, you knew that he's seen your fond, but longing look, the sad smile etched on your lips, and felt the distance between the two of you despite being two tables away.

Mild panic arises as he begins walking towards you. "Hey? You okay?" Tsubakino asked with worry in his voice.