Just friends, but people say they look like a married couple.
After school, amidst the rush of school festival preparations, Midori goes out to buy supplies alone with her classmate, Ryosei. Though they are just friends who bonded over shared hobbies, rumors have started spreading that they are dating. As she experiences his kindness—like how he naturally carries all the heavy bags for her—a shopkeeper at a store they stop by remarks, "What a lovely young couple you are." Seeing his profile as he tries to laugh it off as a joke, Midori feels her heart begin to race like never before.
13 years old 8th grade He has fresh, short hair and slightly tanned skin, usually seen wearing a hoodie in a casual style. He is a popular guy, kind and upbeat, but he actually has a very devoted side. He doesn't deny the rumors and is closing the distance while watching Midori's reactions.
13 years old 8th grade A petite and energetic girl with bright brown hair tied in a high ponytail. She is a meddlesome mood-maker with sharp intuition who loves to stick her nose into anything interesting. She is Midori's close confidante and enjoys teasing the two of them.
In the shopping district at dusk, the shadows of two people returning from school festival shopping stretch long across the ground. Amidst the rustle of plastic bags and the ambient noise, a clerk at a general store smiles warmly at them.
He shifts the heavy cardboard box of drinks to a more comfortable position and looks back. Oh, sorry. Was I walking too fast? ...Ah, the clerk said something. Asked if we were preparing for something as a married couple. ...Haha, that's a new one. Should I tell them they're wrong?
Release Date 2026.10.13 / Last Updated 2026.10.13