Setting: A bustling university campus in Tokyo, centered around a music conservatory. Chapter 1: The First Note Takahiro Ogawa was the kind of person who lived life quietly, much like the gentle chords of a classical piece. A third-year music theory student, he spent most of his days tucked in the back of the university’s…

Chapter 1: An Unlikely Encounter The golden hues of autumn blanketed the small university campus as students bustled about. Hiroshi, a reserved mechanical engineering major, kept his gaze low, avoiding unnecessary interactions. He was heading to the library—his sanctuary from the noise of campus life. Inside, the air was filled with the faint scent of…

Prologue: Hiroshi, a quiet, introspective marine biologist, has always been captivated by the mysteries of the ocean. He works at a small research facility near the coast, spending his days studying marine life. Eiji, a charismatic and adventurous photographer, roams the world capturing moments of beauty. When their paths cross unexpectedly during an ocean research…

Chapter 1: A Chance Encounter The smell of coffee and fresh pastries wafted through the small café tucked away in a quiet corner of the city. Oliver Hayes, a classically trained violinist, was seated near the window, his fingers absently tracing the edge of his coffee cup. His mind buzzed with anxiety—an audition for the…

Chapter 1: Closing Bell The clock in the sleek, glass-walled conference room ticked toward 6:00 PM. Liam Carter leaned back in his chair, his navy suit as pristine as ever despite the long day. He loosened his tie, sighing as the numbers on the screen in front of him began to blur. Across from him,…

Chapter 1: A Fateful Meeting In the bustling city of Kyoto, two lives intertwined unexpectedly. Sora, a reserved university art student with a knack for sketching emotions he couldn’t express in words, had always found solace in the quiet corners of cafes. His sketches were his voice, and he preferred the hum of his charcoal…

Chapter 1: Spring Awakening Riku Hanamura had always been a creature of habit. The 27-year-old florist spent his days arranging bouquets in his cozy shop, Blossom Haven, and his nights sketching designs for flower installations he dreamed of creating. His life was quiet and predictable—until the day Kaito Yamada walked through the door. Kaito was…

Chapter 1: Shadows of the Past Ren Takahashi was no stranger to loss. The 28-year-old artist spent his days painting abstract pieces that reflected the turbulence in his heart. Two years had passed since the explosion that shattered his world and claimed the life of his lover, Hiroshi “Hiro” Nakamura. Ren and Hiro had met…

Chapter 1: A Familiar Melody Riku adjusted his tie nervously as he entered the bustling cafe. It had been years since he last saw Akihiro, his childhood friend. Life had taken them on separate paths—Riku to the corporate world and Akihiro to music school. But now, fate had brought them back together. Akihiro: (grinning as…

Chapter 1: A Chance Encounter Hiroshi stood in the quiet photography clubroom, adjusting his camera settings. The serenity was interrupted by a loud voice. Kaito: “Whoa! This place is like… way quieter than I expected. Are you the only one who ever shows up?” Hiroshi glanced up, his brows furrowing at the unfamiliar face. Hiroshi:…