Nande Sonna ni Kawaii no

For as long as he can remember, Ryu has harbored deep feelings for his close friend Hinatsu. However, he remains convinced that his affection is entirely unrequited, believing that Hinatsu's heart belongs solely to Tsubame, Ryu's older brother. This painful assumption casts a long shadow over Ryu's daily life, complicated further by the heavy burdens he has been forced to shoulder alone. Tsubame abruptly ran away from home, abandoning his familial duties and leaving Ryu to manage the demanding responsibilities of taking over their family's guest house. Caught between the exhausting weight of his sudden obligations and the quiet ache of his unspoken love, Ryu must navigate a deeply complicated emotional landscape. He struggles to find his own path while living in the lingering wake of an absent brother who seemingly holds the key to Hinatsu's affections. The tension between duty, longing, and unresolved family ties forms the emotional core of his journey. Beyond Ryu's central story, this collection features several interconnected short stories that expand upon the lives and relationships of its characters. These additional narratives include Hinadori no Yukue, Kuchibiru made Nan-cm?, Koi ni Naru made Dore kurai?, and Honto ni Nande Sonna ni Kawaii no, weaving together a broader tapestry of romance and personal discovery within the same shared world.