When Sakura Bloom
サクラ咲くころ
Eita refuses to admit his bad mood is due to being lonely. For the past year, he has spent his days with Kamiyama-senpai, a close friend who has become a constant and comforting presence in his life. Their easy camaraderie fills the empty spaces, but Eita stubbornly denies the depth of his attachment.
When Kamiyama-senpai graduates and leaves for college, the comfortable routine shatters. Eita is suddenly left alone with the silence and the truth he has been avoiding. He must confront the nature of their relationship and the feelings he has kept hidden, realizing that what he thought was simple friendship might be something far more significant. As he navigates this new loneliness, Eita faces a choice: acknowledge his emotions or let the distance grow between them forever.