Hoshi to Harinezumi Manhua

As the days melted into each other, Ikumi found himself inexplicably drawn to the mysterious gardener, Harukiyo. Their interactions, once filled with awkward silence, now held a sense of unspoken connection that both thrilled and terrified Ikumi. He couldn't shake the feeling that there was more to Harukiyo than met the eye, and he was determined to uncover the layers of complexity that shrouded the stoic man. One humid evening, as the cicadas hummed in the background, Ikumi mustered up the courage to confront Harukiyo. The words tumbled out in a rush, baring his vulnerability and his growing feelings for the enigmatic gardener. To his surprise, Harukiyo's impassive facade cracked, revealing a glimmer of emotion in his stormy eyes. Moments passed in tense silence, the air thick with unspoken words hanging between them. And then, with a hesitant smile playing on his lips, Harukiyo spoke. His voice was as soft as the petals of the roses he tended, and his confession echoed in the quiet of the summer night. Ikumi's heart swelled with a mixture of joy and relief as he listened to Harukiyo's words. In that fleeting moment, under the blanket of twinkling stars, he realized that their bond went beyond mere friendship. It was a fragile, budding romance, nurtured by the tender moments they shared amidst the blooms and thorns of the estate garden. And as they stood there, two souls intertwined in the tapestry of fate, Ikumi knew that his summer, once filled with uncertainty, had blossomed into something beautiful and unexpected – a love that bloomed like the roses under Harukiyo's careful hands.