Brazenly In Love

Ryono Kitagawa is the undisputed star of his company’s sales department, celebrated by colleagues as its most handsome employee. Beneath this polished exterior, however, lies a closely guarded secret: he is profoundly timid and suffers from erythrophobia, blushing furiously at the slightest unexpected surprise. His carefully maintained composure is frequently tested—until he discovers an unlikely source of comfort. To his own bewilderment, Ryono finds that standing near Ryo Natsume, a strict senior colleague and the rising talent of the research and development department whom he has never particularly liked, instantly soothes his nerves. Drawn to this inexplicable sense of relief, Ryono begins unconsciously gravitating toward Ryo, growing increasingly attached without realizing the effect his behavior is having. Ryo, for his part, appears outwardly irritated by Ryono’s constant proximity. Yet behind his stoic, workaholic demeanor hides a secret of his own. Ryo is exclusively attracted to men and has harbored a quiet infatuation with Ryono since the younger man first joined the company four years ago. As Ryono continues to seek out his senior's calming presence, their professional dynamic shifts into something far more complicated, setting the stage for a slow-burning workplace romance built on hidden vulnerabilities and unspoken desires.