Soredemo Kimi o Shiawase ni Shitai

After nine long years apart, Kouya finally has the chance to reunite with Manaki, his cherished childhood playmate. Though physical distance kept them separated throughout their formative years, the emotional gap between them never truly widened. Through constant exchanges on social media, Kouya’s affection for her quietly deepened over time, transforming a nostalgic childhood bond into something far more profound. Now, faced with the reality of seeing her again, he resolves to seize this long-awaited opportunity and confess the feelings he has harbored for nearly a decade. However, the reunion does not unfold as simply as Kouya had envisioned. Just as he prepares to lay his heart bare, he begins to realize that the girl standing before him is no longer exactly the carefree companion he remembers. Beneath her familiar smile, Manaki carries a hidden secret—one that threatens to complicate his heartfelt confession and challenge everything he thought he knew about her. As Kouya steps forward to pursue his dream of making her happy, he must confront the unexpected truths she has kept locked away, setting the stage for a deeply emotional story of love, vulnerability, and the lengths one will go to protect someone precious.