Reminiscence

Kei and Hayato have been close friends since childhood, but the dynamic between them has begun to shift in unexpected ways. For years, Hayato was content to follow in Kei's footsteps, always trailing just behind him. However, as they grow older, Hayato begins to surpass Kei, stepping out of his shadow and forging ahead on his own path. This sudden change forces Kei to look at his longtime companion through an entirely new lens, awakening feelings he never anticipated. Set against the backdrop of their high school track team, the story explores this evolving relationship as both young men push their physical limits on the field. The rush of the wind during their runs mirrors the stirring emotions growing between them. What once was a simple childhood bond gradually transforms into something deeper, intertwining athletic ambition with the tender, unspoken stirrings of first love. As they race side by side, Kei must navigate these unfamiliar emotions and decide how to approach the starting line of a new chapter in their lives together.