Charao-kun to Haraguro-kun no Himitsu

Thanks to his flashy appearance and flirtatious attitude, Keito Niina is constantly surrounded by girls who view him as the ultimate playboy. In reality, however, he is a pure-hearted romantic who adores shoujo manga and has never even been intimate with anyone. His new stepbrother, Ryou Takizawa, presents the exact opposite illusion. To the outside world, Ryou is the perfect gentleman—a polite, studious prince beloved by everyone. Behind closed doors, he is actually cold, cynical, and entirely indifferent to the girls who fawn over him. When their parents' marriage forces them to live under the same roof, these two polar opposites form an unlikely pact. They agree to protect each other's carefully constructed facades, keeping their true personalities and their sudden familial connection strictly confidential. This fragile arrangement of shared secrets allows them to navigate their daily lives without suspicion, maintaining the distinct images they have crafted for the public. However, their comfortable charade is shattered when Ryou abruptly breaks the boundaries of their agreement. Without warning, he kisses Keito and delivers a startling confession, urging him to abandon his pretenses. Promising to love Keito for exactly who he truly is, Ryou makes a bold demand that threatens to upend everything they have built, forcing Keito to confront feelings he never anticipated.