That is until he meets the outspoken and cheerful Taichi. He tells Kohei that his hearing loss is not his fault. Taichi's words cut through Kohei's usual defense mechanisms and open his heart. More than friends, less than lovers, their relationship changes Kohei forever.

    Morioka Touji, Haruto's guidance manager, has a "black" rumor going on in the school and he didn't fulfil his job to guide Haruto. However, Haruto finds that Morioka actually isn't as bad as everyone thinks he is...?