LOVE mo LIKE mo sukinouchi

Kise is a twenty-six-year-old office lady navigating the everyday demands of her professional life, but her greatest challenge lies far beyond her daily tasks. She has quietly developed deep romantic feelings for Konno, a forty-two-year-old consultant she works alongside. The significant age gap and their professional dynamic create an invisible barrier between them, leaving Kise to carefully weigh her emotions against the realities of their workplace relationship. While they share a comfortable rapport, Kise senses that Konno’s feelings toward her remain strictly in the realm of casual affection rather than genuine romance. He may appreciate her presence and enjoy her company, but he has yet to view her as anything more than a younger colleague. For Kise, this ambiguous space between friendly regard and true devotion becomes an emotional hurdle she is determined to overcome. Determined to bridge the distance between them, Kise resolves to shift the nature of their connection. Her central dilemma revolves around a single, heartfelt question: can she persuade Konno to move past merely liking her and finally embrace loving her? As she navigates the delicate transition from professional courtesy to personal intimacy, Kise must find the courage to turn a one-sided longing into a mutual romance.