Alice on her Tiptoes

Alice is a remarkably capable high school girl who manages her household duties with flawless precision. Beyond her own responsibilities, she has dedicated herself to caring for Yuutarou, her middle school neighbor, treating his well-being as the central focus of her daily life. Their comfortable routine defines her world, until an unexpected arrival disrupts everything she thought she knew about her own feelings. The sudden appearance of Touma, Yuutarou’s uncle, introduces a new and overwhelming presence into Alice’s carefully structured days. For reasons she cannot quite explain, being near this older man leaves her paralyzed by an intense, unbearable shyness that she never experiences around anyone else. This startling reaction forces Alice to confront emotions she was entirely unprepared for, leaving her flustered and deeply confused. Now caught in an emotional tug-of-war, Alice finds her heart wavering between two very different people. She is torn between her familiar, comforting devotion to the younger boy she has always looked after and the bewildering, fluttering attraction sparked by the mature newcomer. As she navigates these conflicting affections, Alice must figure out how to balance her steadfast sense of duty with the unpredictable stirrings of her own heart.