Shisen

Obise finds himself trapped in a relationship with Natsukawa that was never born of genuine affection. Bound together by circumstances beyond his control, he endures a connection that feels hollow and obligatory rather than heartfelt. Despite the proximity this forced arrangement demands, Obise’s true emotions lie far from the person standing beside him. The reality of his situation is a quiet, unspoken burden, one he carries every day while maintaining the fragile facade of a partnership he never truly desired. The object of Obise’s actual devotion is someone entirely unexpected: Ryuuta, Natsukawa’s own brother. While the world sees Obise tied to one sibling, his heart remains quietly anchored to the other. For Obise, mere proximity to Ryuuta is enough to bring a profound sense of fulfillment. He has come to realize that simply being able to look at Ryuuta is its own reward, offering a fleeting but powerful solace that his current relationship utterly fails to provide. This hidden longing places him in an agonizing emotional dilemma, caught between the obligations of a loveless bond and the silent, consuming ache for the one person he can never openly claim.