Hatsukoi Switch

Riku has harbored deep feelings for his childhood friend, Souta, ever since a seemingly innocent joke in middle school. During that time, Souta kissed him on a whim—an act he likely meant as nothing more than playful teasing. For Riku, however, the moment left an indelible mark, quietly igniting a lasting affection. Despite carrying this unspoken love for years, he has no intention of ever confessing. Instead, he remains perfectly content to stand by Souta’s side as a trusted friend, valuing their bond over the risk of ruining it with his true emotions. Their comfortable dynamic shifts unexpectedly after the two spend a night out drinking together. The following morning, Riku wakes up with a frustrating gap in his memory, unable to recall exactly what transpired between them. Almost immediately, he notices that Souta’s behavior toward him has changed in subtle but undeniable ways. Plagued by anxiety and fragmented recollections, Riku begins to fear the worst: that the alcohol loosened his tongue and caused him to reveal the very feelings he had sworn to keep hidden forever. Now caught between his forgotten actions and Souta’s altered demeanor, Riku must navigate the sudden tension threatening the friendship he has always tried so carefully to protect.