Natsu ni Tokeru Himitsu no Koi

Natsugami is haunted by the memory of a beautiful boy named Aki, whom he once encountered inside an abandoned building. That fleeting connection was shattered when Natsugami witnessed Aki being violently assaulted in that very same location. The deep psychological trauma from that harrowing event has left him emotionally paralyzed, unable to move forward or open himself up to new relationships. When his younger schoolmate, Miyoshi, confesses his feelings, Natsugami finds himself incapable of reciprocating. The lingering shadows of his past prevent him from embarking on another emotional journey, leaving him torn between Miyoshi’s earnest affection and his own unresolved pain. Realizing that he cannot continue living under the weight of these memories, Natsugami resolves to confront both his history with Aki and Miyoshi’s confession head-on. Determined to uncover the truth about what happened to Aki and to finally face his own trauma, Natsugami returns to the desolate building where it all began. Unbeknownst to him, Miyoshi quietly follows, unwilling to let him face those dark memories alone. Together, they step back into the place that fractured Natsugami’s heart, seeking closure and the courage to embrace what lies ahead.