We're On Our Own From Here

Haruki is an ordinary second-year high school student carrying an extraordinary secret: beneath the easy laughter and everyday moments he shares with his best friend Ryusuke lies a love he has never dared to speak aloud. Convinced that friendship is the safest place for his feelings, Haruki tells himself he can be content simply standing beside the boy he adores, quietly protecting the delicate balance of their relationship. That fragile peace begins to crumble the moment a girl takes an interest in Ryusuke. Watching someone else draw closer to the person he treasures most, Haruki feels his carefully contained emotions start to unravel. Jealousy, longing, and the fear of an uncertain future collide within him, and the composure he has maintained for so long slips through his fingers. When his heart can no longer withstand the strain, Haruki takes the leap he never imagined—he confesses everything. To his surprise, Ryusuke answers. What that response reveals, and how it will forever change the relationship the two of them have built, is a question that leaves Haruki—and readers—holding their breath.