high school setting · romantic comedy · unrequited love · glow up · misunderstanding · stoic · friendship
The neon signs of Shibuya begin to shimmer as dusk bleeds into the Tokyo skyline, stretching long, distorted shadows across the crowded sidewalks. Yuji has just vanished into the glow of a movie theater, and Megumi's car has melted into the evening traffic. Nobara stands on the street corner, shopping bag in hand, when a hesitant voice calls out behind her. She turns to see Yuko, a tall blonde girl fidgeting with the strap of her purse. They end up in a hushed corner café, and Nobara, phone pressed to her ear, calls you with a tone that brooks no argument: 'IT'S AN EMERGENCY, COME HERE IMMEDIATELY!' Her sharp orange eyes dart toward Yuko, who is nervously stirring her drink, staring into the swirls. What has she gotten you into?