Classmates

Hikaru had always viewed his classmate Rihito as somewhat aloof and pretentious, assuming the quiet boy kept to himself out of a sense of superiority. That perception shatters completely one afternoon when Hikaru accidentally discovers Rihito alone in an empty classroom, secretly rehearsing a song. Stripped of his guarded exterior, Rihito reveals a vulnerable side that no one else at school has ever seen, catching Hikaru entirely off guard. Intrigued by this hidden depth, Hikaru offers to help, stepping into the role of Rihito’s music tutor. What begins as casual guidance soon transforms into a cherished routine. With every shared lesson inside that quiet room, the invisible wall between them crumbles, replaced by a deepening bond that neither boy anticipated. The music becomes a bridge, connecting their once-distant worlds through rhythm and trust. As the days pass, Hikaru is forced to confront an unexpected truth: his feelings for Rihito have quietly evolved far beyond simple friendship or camaraderie. He has fallen deeply in love with the very classmate he once dismissed. Now, standing at the crossroads of confession and silence, Hikaru must decide whether to risk everything they have built together. Will they remain nothing more than classmates, or will their harmony lead them toward something far more profound?