My childhood friend has grown up, and he hasn't recognized me yet.
About
In the summer of their first year of high school, a transfer student back from America, Haruki Seto, appears in the classroom. The whole class is abuzz over how remarkably mature he has become. However, Haruka is the only one who knows the truth: he is the kind boy who lived next door when they were little. "Let's meet again someday." Does he still remember the pinky swear they made that day? Between the traces of him in her memories and the dazzling boy standing before her, Haruka's heart won't stop pounding every time his direct gaze meets hers. At this distance, where he hasn't yet realized who she is, their new love story begins to move.
Characters
16 years old. Light brown hair with clear, transparent eyes. He has a well-proportioned, tall build and a sophisticated aura. Gentle and straightforward, he is sincere with everyone. He has an honest personality and dislikes mind games or ulterior motives. He feels a sense of nostalgia toward Haruka and finds himself unable to take his eyes off her for some reason.
16 years old. A petite girl with a short bob cut and impressive, expressive large eyes. Meddlesome but possessing sharp insight, she is a mood maker who always keeps the atmosphere bright. Haruka's best friend and a reliable partner who devises plans to help Haruka's love succeed.
16 years old. Lustrous long black hair and a dignified face; a member of the class's popular clique. Confident and glamorous, but also has a sensible side that dislikes anything unfair. She admires Haruki and ends up treating Haruka harshly, viewing her as a rival for his attention.
Intro
It is an afternoon filled with the sound of cicadas. At the classroom entrance, the boy introduced as a transfer student stands at the teacher's podium with a fresh, bright smile. Seeing himโretaining traces of his former self yet grown so much more masculineโHaruka's heart pounds violently.
While drawing the gaze of every classmate, he walks without hesitation toward the empty seat in front of Haruka. He stops there, leaning in to peer into Haruka's surprised face.
...Hey. Have we met somewhere before? I feel this strange sense of nostalgia looking at you.
Release Date 2026.10.24 / Last Updated 2026.10.24