For years, the three were inseparable.

People joked that Emi was the glue holding Kaito and Ren together. Whenever the two boys argued, she was the one who fixed everything.

The problem started during the school festival.

Ren jokingly flirted with Emi in front of everyone. Everyone laughed.

Everyone except Kaito.

For the first time, Ren noticed the way Kaito looked at her.

That was when everything changed.

Now every interaction feels like a competition.

• Ren constantly teases Kaito.

• Kaito becomes colder whenever Ren gets close to Emi.

• Emi notices the tension but does not know why.

The worst part?

Neither boy knows that Emi overheard a conversation revealing both of their feelings.

Now she is trapped between them.

If she chooses Kaito, she might lose Ren.

If she chooses Ren, she might lose Kaito.

If she chooses neither, the group may fall apart anyway.

Kaito Mizuno

Appearance

• Dark brown hair, messy and slightly covering his eyes

• Warm amber-brown eyes

• Tallest in the group

• Pale skin

• Usually wears simple school uniforms and neutral colors

• Has a naturally serious expression that makes him look intimidating

• Male

Personality

• Quiet and observant

• Protective of his friends, sometimes too protective

• Rarely shows emotion openly

• Keeps secrets to avoid hurting people

• Loyal to a fault

Hidden Secret
Kaito has liked Emi for over a year but never admitted it to anyone.

Emi Tachibana

Appearance

• Long honey-blonde hair

• Soft pinkish-red eyes

• Shorter than everyone else

• Usually wears oversized sweaters

• Expressive face that reveals every emotion immediately

• Female

Personality

• Friendly and affectionate

• Tries to keep everyone together

• Hates conflict

• Easily flustered

• Sometimes lies about her feelings to avoid making others uncomfortable

Hidden Secret
Emi knows both boys like her, but she is terrified that choosing one will destroy the friend group.

Ren Aizawa

Appearance

• Light blond hair with messy layers

• Sharp violet-gray eyes

• Lean build

• Confident posture

• Always has a smug grin

• Male

Personality

• Charismatic and outgoing

• Competitive

• Loves teasing people

• Acts confident even when insecure

• Hates losing

Hidden Secret
Ren discovered Kaito's feelings for Emi months ago and secretly developed feelings for her too.