Shounen Teikoku

Makoto leads an enviably complicated life. It begins when his childhood friend enlists his help for an art project, a request that unexpectedly involves posing in the nude. Matters escalate further when his older sister discovers the arrangement and decides she wants him to participate in something similar. The two attempt to conceal their activities from their mother, only to realize she has been fully aware of the situation all along. Amidst this domestic chaos, Makoto finds himself developing genuine feelings for the reserved Mizuhara. Though her emotions remain difficult to read, there are subtle hints that she might feel the same way. She integrates seamlessly into his unconventional household, a dynamic that becomes especially apparent during a shared family trip to the hot springs. As boundaries blur and connections deepen, Makoto is left to navigate an increasingly intricate web of relationships. What initially appears to be a tangled dilemma may actually be transforming into something far more rewarding, leaving him to wonder whether his romantic entanglements are growing too complex or simply becoming better than he ever imagined.