Soukyoku

Ikurou is the elder of two twin brothers and stands at the absolute top of his class academically. His younger brother, Akaya, consistently performs below average, a disparity that has fostered a deep-seated superiority complex within Ikurou. Despite this outward confidence, Ikurou finds himself increasingly unsettled whenever he catches Akaya watching him. That lingering gaze drags up an uncomfortable memory from five years prior—a moment when Akaya quietly asked if he could touch him—leaving Ikurou feeling cornered by emotions he cannot easily dismiss. Unable to bear the mounting tension any longer, Ikurou finally snaps and harshly scolds his younger brother. Rather than reacting with hurt or anger, Akaya responds with unexpected calm. He casually announces a sudden shift in his lifestyle, boldly declaring his intention to surpass Ikurou’s grades. This startling declaration transforms their strained relationship into a fierce academic rivalry. A wager is struck between the twins, bound by the promise of a reward for the victor, setting the stage for a tense competition that threatens to unravel the fragile dynamic they have always known.