Hatsukoi Elegy

Sakura is a skilled ninja entrusted with an utmost mission of critical importance to his people: he must identify and protect the next chief of their tribe. To carry out this duty without drawing suspicion, he transfers into a local high school, blending in among ordinary students while remaining ever vigilant for any sign of his target. The stakes are incredibly high, and failure is not an option for a shinobi dedicated to his clan's future. However, Sakura's carefully planned undercover life takes an unexpected turn when he falls deeply in love with Takagi, the earnest and dependable class representative. As his feelings grow stronger, the young ninja finds himself torn between his sworn duty and the overwhelming emotions of his first romance. Balancing the shadows of his secret identity with the bright, unfamiliar world of teenage affection proves to be his greatest challenge yet. Now, Sakura must navigate the treacherous waters of high school life while keeping his true nature hidden. Can he successfully fulfill his sacred mission to safeguard the future leader of his tribe, or will his blossoming love for Takagi compromise everything he has trained for?