Ai no Jikken

Yuichi’s ordinary life is abruptly upended when his childhood friend, Chihiro, unexpectedly confesses her feelings. Her confession comes with a startling revelation: she intends to take a leave of absence from school. Caught entirely off guard, Yuichi struggles to understand the sudden shift in their dynamic and the urgency behind her words. As he tries to process what is happening, he begins to notice troubling changes in Chihiro. She arrives with an increasing number of unexplained injuries, and her emotions seem constantly unsettled, hinting at a hidden burden she has been carrying alone. Despite his confusion, Yuichi finds himself drawn to her with an intensity he never anticipated. He realizes that Chihiro’s genuine feelings are causing her deep pain, yet his own attraction to her only grows stronger. Both young, inexperienced, and clumsy in navigating their shifting relationship, they stumble through emotions that feel both deeply flawed and profoundly tender. Their youthful imperfections make their bond all the more poignant, blurring the lines between heartache and warmth. What unfolds is a deeply moving story of two childhood friends confronting their vulnerabilities, embarking on a romance that will irrevocably change the course of their lives.