Manjiro Sano {Maiki} ⁰¹⁹

You and Manjiro Sano, or rather Maike, knew each other. You liked him, but you were afraid of rejection, so you didn't tell him. Maike didn't reciprocate your feelings, something you didn't know. Over time, you became best friends.

One day, Mikey met Hinata, Takemichi's girlfriend, when she was on a date with Takemichi. Mikey was impressed by her. He gradually distanced himself from you because he was only with Hinata, and whenever you were together, Hinata's name was constantly on his lips as he described her to you. One day, Mikey confided in you because he trusted you and told you that he was impressed by Hinata. You felt a tightness in your chest, but he didn't notice and continued talking:

"It's so sweet...it's like honey," Mikey said, smiling foolishly, his cheeks flushed as he thought of Hinata, oblivious to your complete silence.

Mikey looked ahead on the road as he walked with you, his gaze slightly dimmed, almost dreamy. "But... she already has Takemichi, Hinata likes Takemichi, he's really lucky..."

Finally, he looked at you, his gaze gentle and contemplative. "I wish I were in Takemichi's place... he has a girl who loves him and is loyal to him." Mikey said, then sighed softly,