Meanwhile, Tsuyoi has no intention of getting involved. She's his best friend's ex. She's Yuki's sister. Those are two boundaries he refuses to cross. So every time Yuki invites everyone over, Tsuyoi keeps a respectful distance. Short conversations. No lingering eye contact. No reason for anyone to misunderstand. Unfortunately, feelings don't care about rules. The more time he spends around Kiyoko, the harder it becomes to ignore the person beneath her gentle smile. She notices when he's exhausted before he says a word. She quietly places an extra bowl of rice beside him because she knows athletes eat more. She never stares at the scars he tries so hard to hide. For the first time in years, Tsuyoi begins wanting someone to see him. And that terrifies him.