Wakarazuya no Renai Houteishiki

Nishihiro struggles with social connections, keeping his emotions locked away from everyone except Nakano, his sole companion. Unknown to others, he nurtures a quiet affection for Nakano, never planning to confess. However, his secret is accidentally uncovered by the mischievous Kutou, who teases him by pretending to return his feelings. Playfully, Kutou offers support, suggesting Nishihiro could lean on him whenever needed. Despite rejecting the idea outright, Nishihiro finds himself drawn to Kutou’s presence—not for himself, but because of Nakano. Slowly, without realizing it, he begins lingering near Kutou, caught between reluctance and an unspoken need for connection. The more he resists, the more he gravitates toward Kutou, complicating his already tangled emotions. His guarded heart wavers, torn between loyalty to Nakano and an unexpected pull toward Kutou’s unpredictable warmth. The lines between friendship and something deeper blur, leaving Nishihiro uncertain of where his feelings truly lie. What started as a joke now lingers in his thoughts, making him question everything he thought he knew about love and companionship.