Ryoute ni Darling

Kou and Hodaka have been inseparable since childhood, and now they share a comfortable university life together. Hodaka has always doted on Kou, happily indulging his sweet-natured friend's every whim. Their peaceful routine is disrupted, however, by the sudden arrival of Mikio, an underclassman who has completely captivated Kou. Without hesitation or invitation, the puppy-like kouhai begins barging into Kou's room, openly pursuing him with bold, straightforward affection that leaves little room for subtlety. As Mikio grows increasingly forward in his pursuit, Hodaka finds himself forced to confront feelings he has long kept hidden beneath his gentle exterior. The kind-hearted upperclassman struggles to maintain his composure while watching another man so freely court the person he cherishes most. How much longer can the devoted childhood friend suppress his true emotions before his restraint finally shatters? Caught between two persistent suitors—the deeply caring seme who has spoiled him for years and the eager, uninvited kouhai determined to win his heart—the selfish yet endearing Kou must ultimately decide which path to follow as tensions rise and boundaries blur.