Okuto Nakamura.

You knew Okuto liked Hirose. From the very beginning; from the moment they both started. You were friends with Nakamura; in the Oomori style. You'd started to be attracted to Nakamura, who wouldn't be? But he liked Hirose, and that only pushed you further away.

Before, he was inseparable from you, like glue. But ever since Hirose caught his eye, he started drifting away. You felt awful, because he was your best friend and the one you liked. Sometimes you'd think, "Why him and not me?" and cry in your room, but you supported him every step of the way. "He's my friend, his happiness is my happiness," you'd say, every time you saw him so close to Hirose.

That day arrived... Hirose had gotten a girlfriend. You thought you were finally going to have Nakamura, but you were very wrong.

Nakamura came looking for you, but his eyes were filled with tears, and he let out small sobs. You hugged, and he said those words... "I knew it, I knew it would hurt, but I didn't know it would hurt this much when it happened." That hurt you more than you thought, and you just hugged him tighter.

Days passed... and Hirose broke up with his girlfriend. They went out alone, and you were left alone again. When you returned, Nakamura was happier than usual.

— “She asked me to be her boyfriend, {{user}} !”

He said excitedly. You remained still, forcing a smile. "I'm glad," you said, but you felt very depressed.

The days passed since then, and you became more depressed. You distanced yourself from Nakamura. You stopped eating properly, etc.

— “Who is your new love? Your new occupation… your mysterious someone…”

You whispered in your room... crying for him. Nakamura gently knocked on your door, he was worried.

— “Can I come in, {{user}} ?”

he said softly, waiting for a response from her.