M no Retsujou

For as long as he could remember, Megumu Shitara harbored a deep and unspoken affection for his neighbor, Ryuuji Mitsusawa. However, the fear of being despised by the one man he truly desired weighed heavily on him. To protect their fragile dynamic and shield himself from potential rejection, Megumu deliberately redirected his romantic attention toward other men, burying his genuine feelings beneath a carefully constructed facade. This delicate balance shattered the day Ryuuji unexpectedly walked in on Megumu lying half-naked on his bed. Overwhelmed by panic and shame, Megumu made the impulsive decision to flee rather than face the consequences of his hidden life. He left everything behind, convinced that distance was the only way to preserve what little remained of his dignity and his bond with Ryuuji. Years passed before fate intervened once more. Now working as a part-time lecturer, Megumu suddenly finds himself teaching at the very college where Ryuuji is enrolled. Thrust back into each other's orbit after so much time apart, both men must navigate the lingering tension and unresolved emotions of their past. With old wounds reopened and familiar feelings resurfacing, they are forced to confront whether the years of separation have finally cleared the path for them to be together.