Nirameba Koi

Shima considers himself an entirely unremarkable high school student. Aside from his membership in the student council and a few admittedly eccentric personal tastes, he prefers to maintain a quiet, low-profile existence. He actively avoids drawing attention to himself, content to navigate his daily school life without incident or unnecessary drama. However, his peaceful routine is constantly disrupted by Ryuunosuke, a prominent athletic student who seems to harbor an intense, inexplicable grudge against him. Every time their paths cross in the hallways, Ryuunosuke shoots Shima a piercing, hostile glare. Shima has no desire to provoke this intimidating jock, yet the boy’s instinctive animosity leaves him deeply unsettled. Unable to ignore the constant tension, Shima finds himself increasingly troubled by the situation and driven by a single, burning question: why does Ryuunosuke hate him so much? This volume also includes the bonus story "Omoide Dragon" (The Dragon of Memories).