From Green Kitchen Manhua

As their clandestine dinners in Nagiri's cozy apartment became a regular occurrence, a subtle shift occurred in their dynamic. Nagiri's heart raced every time Takano's hand brushed against his own, sending sparks of warmth coursing through his veins. Takano, too, seemed to thaw from his stoic demeanor, revealing glimpses of vulnerability that tugged at Nagiri's heartstrings. One evening, as they lingered over a dessert of homemade apple pie, Takano's usually guarded gaze held a flicker of something more. "I never expected this," he murmured, his voice laced with a raw honesty that struck Nagiri to the core. In that moment, surrounded by the flickering candlelight and the scent of cinnamon lingering in the air, Nagiri felt a surge of emotion welling up within him. Their connection deepened with each passing day, blossoming into a love that defied all logic and reason. Yet, like a delicate flower caught in an unforgiving storm, their happiness felt fragile, threatened by the looming specter of reality. Nagiri knew their time together was limited, that eventually, their stolen moments in the green kitchen would come to an end. But as he looked into Takano's eyes, glittering with unshed tears and unspoken promises, Nagiri made a silent vow to cherish every moment, every stolen glance, every whispered confession. For in the depths of their shared silence, he found a kind of solace he had long yearned for. The green kitchen bore witness to their burgeoning love, a love that transcended the boundaries of time and space. And as they stood on the precipice of an uncertain future, Nagiri knew one thing for certain - as long as they had each other, they could weather any storm, no matter how fierce it may be.