Don't Be Cruel: Akira Takanashi's Story

Akira Takanashi presents himself as a refined and well-mannered college student, but beneath his polished exterior lies a painful secret. During his high school years, he fell deeply in love with one of his teachers, only to suffer a devastating rejection. The lingering trauma of that heartbreak continues to haunt him, leaving emotional wounds that refuse to fully heal. Whenever the weight of his past becomes too heavy to bear, Akira seeks solace in an intensely intimate arrangement with Shimakawa, a medical student known for his notorious reputation as a playboy. While Shimakawa would willingly pursue a genuine romantic relationship, Akira’s fear of further emotional pain compels him to keep their connection strictly physical. For both men, this unspoken boundary creates a fragile but comfortable routine. However, the delicate balance of their arrangement is suddenly threatened by an unexpected intrusion. Akira’s younger brother, Jutta, arrives on the scene harboring an intense and obsessive attachment to him. His sudden presence disrupts the carefully maintained distance Akira has established, forcing him to confront the complicated dynamics of his hidden desires, his unresolved past, and the precarious boundaries he has built around his heart.