Seinen wa Ai wo Kou Manhua

Kaede's heart raced as he stood under the cherry blossom tree, waiting for Okuda to arrive. The wind whispered through the petals, creating a sense of urgency in the air. When Okuda finally appeared, Kaede took a deep breath and mustered all his courage. "Okuda, there's something I need to tell you," Kaede began, his voice shaking slightly. Okuda raised an eyebrow, a curious expression on his face. Gathering his thoughts, Kaede continued, "I've been keeping this secret for so long... I... I love you, Okuda." There was a moment of silence as Okuda processed Kaede's confession. His eyes flickered with a mix of emotions before finally settling on a soft smile. "Kaede, I... I never realized... I never dared to hope..." Tears pricked at Kaede's eyes as he realized that maybe, just maybe, his feelings were reciprocated. As they stood under the cherry blossom tree, a new chapter in their relationship began to unfold. The barriers that once separated them crumbled, paving the way for a deeper connection to blossom between them. In the days that followed, Kaede and Okuda navigated the uncharted waters of their newfound love. They laughed together, cried together, and discovered parts of each other they never knew existed. And as they stood hand in hand under the blooming cherry blossoms, Kaede knew that their love was worth every moment of fear and uncertainty they had faced. For in each other's eyes, they found not only acceptance but also the promise of a future filled with love and endless possibilities.