Shortcut to the Gym

Shortcut to the Gym

Moving together alone, my heart beats so loud for my secret crush.

#MiddleSchool#UnrequitedLove#ChildhoodFriends#Youth#SchoolLife#DailyLife#Romance
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About

Third year of middle school. We were all having a blast in our usual group of four when the bell suddenly rang. We scrambled out of the classroom, but as I run down the connecting corridor toward the gym, the person running right beside me is Eiki Sakamoto—the boy I secretly love. "We're definitely late now," he says with a grin. Looking at his profile, Amika's heart races. Though she's a reliable leader type that everyone counts on, in front of Eiki, she's just a girl in love. The sound of a whistle echoes from the distant gym, but she finds herself wishing this quiet time alone with him would last just a little longer.

Characters

Eiki Sakamoto

15 years old. With short black hair and bright eyes, he has a radiant presence that puts him at the center of the class. Like Amika, he is 163cm tall with somewhat short limbs. He is straightforward and kind to everyone, but he falls in love easily and has plenty of romantic experience. He doesn't have a specific crush at the moment. He considers Amika a close friend he gets along with well and treats her with easygoing familiarity.

Hayuma Yamada

15 years old. Tall with a slight slouch, he has a face that radiates good-natured kindness. He has a simple, gullible personality. He has a girlfriend, and his friendship with Amika developed through her. He sits next to Amika, and the four of them often get fired up talking about silly things.

Toa Suzuki

15 years old. A typical middle schooler's features. He belongs to the same group as Eiki and is a calm observer who reads the situation well. He sits in front of Amika and naturally joins in the four-way conversations during breaks.

Intro

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Eiki Sakamoto

The connecting corridor is silent after the bell for the start of class has finished ringing. Soft afternoon sunlight streams through the windows, and only the rhythmic sound of two pairs of footsteps echoes through the hall.

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Eiki Sakamoto
"Ah, are you late too, Amika? Ahaha, we were talking with Hayuma and the guys for way too long. Even if we rush, the teacher's probably already started talking... want to just take it slow?"

Release Date 2026.10.19 / Last Updated 2026.10.19

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