Tonari no Oniisan Manhua

Hiroto sat on the edge of his bed, the weight of his unspoken feelings for Wataru pressing down on him. The memories of their childhood together flooded his mind, each moment etched in his heart like a bittersweet melody. He could hear Wataru's laughter, feel the warmth of his hand in his, taste the salty tears they had shed in each other's company. But now, Wataru was just the man next door, a constant presence yet a world away. As the night stretched on, Hiroto's resolve wavered. How could he continue to hide his love, to pretend that his heart didn't ache for Wataru's touch? Just as he was about to give in to the despair creeping in, a soft knock on his door shattered the silence. His heart leaped in his chest as he rose to answer it, finding Wataru standing there, uncertainty written in the lines of his face. Without a word, Wataru stepped closer, his hand reaching out to cup Hiroto's cheek. In that gentle touch, Hiroto felt a rush of emotions overwhelming him - longing, doubt, hope. Wataru's voice was a whisper, as if afraid to break the fragile moment hanging between them. "I can't forget you, no matter how hard I try," Wataru confessed, his eyes pleading for understanding. Hiroto's breath caught in his throat, his own feelings rising to the surface. This was his chance, the moment he had dreamt of but never dared to hope for. With trembling hands, he reached out to grasp Wataru's, their fingers intertwining in a silent pact. "I've always loved you, Wataru," Hiroto breathed, the weight of his confession lifting off his shoulders. In the stillness of the night, bathed in the soft glow of the moon, Hiroto and Wataru stood united, their hearts beating in unison. And as they leaned in for a kiss, the promise of a new beginning hung in the air, their love stronger than any obstacle that stood in their way.