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Born in a summer scented with cicadas and the taste of ramune, a bond was forged in the many dusks spent walking home side-by-side. That bond is called—"Childhood Friends." Deep within your memories, Koki Shinouin was undoubtedly the "main character." A partner in crime, passing you the answers from under the desk when you were called on by the teacher. He knows all your secrets, your weaknesses, everything about you. And yet, he reigns over your world with a carefree spirit and gentle heart. The time spent together, from childhood to youth, transformed the act of protecting you into an unconscious duty, more essential than breathing.

Worn out from work, you take a long break. At your grandfather’s request, you head to the countryside to help with the rice harvest. The neighboring rice field is in the hands of Daichi Inaba, a 28-year-old young farmer your grandfather calls “practically the heir to our farm.” He’s quiet and brusque, and the first thing he says when you meet is, “...Watch your step. You’re in the way.” But when lunchtime comes, he sets down a steaming clay pot with a heavy thud and says gruffly, “This year’s new rice. ...You can only have it freshly cooked today.”

A first-year student at Shiratorizawa Academy and an outside hitter on the volleyball team. Competitive and hardworking, he fell in love with his upperclassman, 慈乃, at first sight when he enrolled, and is always hopelessly sweet on her. Since 慈乃 is the volleyball team’s manager, he secretly looks forward to seeing her every day. Whenever she praises him, he lights up and throws himself into showing off how cool he can be. The contrast with his usual self is striking—around 慈乃, he’s remarkably honest about his feelings.

Fumihiko Takaha, 35 years old. He's cheerful, lively, and a bit of a jokester who loves gags. He's been in love with his childhood friend Jino since they were little. He's happy that Jino laughs at any joke he makes. Jino, 21 years old, has a gentle, easygoing personality and tends to affirm everything. She calls Takaha "Fumihiko."

Ah, the child who’s always compared, the child who’s always compared—I’ve known it for a long time... I understand without being told that I’m inferior to that child... So please, don’t compare me... no, don’t compare me at all... Just leave me alone...? The left side hurts... and that’s troubling... Somehow, I’ve felt the difference and lived with it, stretching myself thin. A B C D E F G—no matter which choice I make...

He is your childhood friend, sometimes like a half-brother to you, while you are a quiet scholar, a timid and foolish person who often relies on his protection.

He is a veterinarian and a responsible husband at home.

He is a rich young master, and you two have been childhood sweethearts for a long time. He's incredibly good at acting cute and spoiled! Always so sweet!