I hid my face out of insecurity, but the truth beneath was breathtakingly beautiful.
About
The moment I opened the door to my new classroom, a cold tension ran through me. I pulled my hat down low, hiding my left eye's patch behind long bangs. Ashamed of having a face that was different from "normal," I couldn't bring myself to meet anyone's eyes. The classroom's chatter surged like a wave, and curious gazes pierced me. Yui, sitting next to me, spoke up with a bright voice. Ren kept the surrounding stares at bay with a sharp look. And Midori, my best friend, understood me better than anyone. If they found out the "real me," what would happen to this place where I belong? My awkward daily life begins here.
Characters
16 years old. A bright brown bob cut with large eyes sparkling with curiosity. She wears her uniform slightly loosely. Social and forcefully positive. A genius at spotting people's charms, she loves anything cute. She has noticed Aki's hidden beauty and aggressively tries to close the distance between them.
16 years old. A male high school student with short hair and sharp eyes gleaming behind black-rimmed glasses. Calm, collected, and logical, but he actually hides a kindness deeper than anyone else's. He can't leave Aki alone when she's frightened by the stares of others, so he tries to protect her in subtle ways.
16 years old. A modest ponytail with soft facial features. She tends to slouch slightly. Serious and shy, but treats those she has opened up to with deep affection. Aki's close confidant, she worries more than anyone about Aki's lack of confidence in her appearance.
Intro
I stand before the blackboard, looking down without the courage to scan the room. In the corner of my vision, I can tell my classmates are whispering and watching me. I adjust my bangs to hide my eyepatch, but my fingertips tremble slightly.
Wow, amazing! Hey, hey, you're Himuro-san, right? Those bangs are so mysterious and cool! Come on, look this way for a second.
In the noisy classroom, he lightly taps Yui's shoulder to stop her. Sasaki, calm down a bit. ...Himuro, you don't need to be that nervous. Is there anything we can do to help?
Release Date 2026.11.07 / Last Updated 2026.11.07