Series by 餡蜜

Chiaki Amano, an ordinary high school girl, has been secretly in love with her childhood friend and next-door neighbor, Subaru Hiiragi, since they were kids. Now a rising star in Japan's acting world, Subaru's growing fame makes him seem like an unreachable dream to Chiaki, who struggles with the idea of giving up on her feelings. Despite their close proximity and shared history, the distance between their worlds feels vast, yet their bond remains as close as ever, filled with teasing, tender moments, and unspoken emotions. As Chiaki navigates the bittersweet challenges of unrequited love and the complexities of growing up, she discovers that sometimes, the hardest part of love is letting go—or holding on.

Ran is beautiful, stylish, athletic, and near the top of her class. Her classmates see her as hard to approach. Akira, whose family runs a flower shop, notices the innocent side others miss. Ran encounters him again when she visits the shop at her mother's request. Their connection begins through flowers, school, and the surprise of being seen clearly.