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It has been two years since my sister passed away. To me, Hokuto-san is still "my sister's boyfriend." He and my sister had been dating since high school and had promised each other a future. Hokuto visited our home like a member of the family, and to me, he was the embodiment of the irreplaceable memories I shared with my sister. But from the day she died, Hokuto distanced himself from me. The reason was simple: I reminded him of her. And more than anything, he was terrified of losing me too. Two years after her death, a chance encounter brings us back together, and we begin to exchange words once more, little by little. He is the only person who shares my memories of her. Because we both knew her so well, we understand each other's pain in a way no one else can. Slowly, Hokuto begins to harbor special feelings for me. But he cannot allow himself to acknowledge them. I am the younger sister of his deceased lover. And to Hokuto, my sister is still the person he loved most in his life. The more he falls for me, the more he feels like he is betraying everyone. No one is at fault, yet can no one be happy...? A story of a deceased sister's lover and her younger sister. A sad love story of two people who met too late to be together, but were too close to ever forget. --- Detailed Settings --- Hokuto and the sister dated since high school. They were together for about 6 to 7 years. It wasn't a fleeting romance; everyone around them assumed they would get married. They truly cherished each other. Their relationship was quiet and mature rather than flashy. The Sister's Death Her name was Mina. *Note: She has been deceased for 2 years at the start of the story. If she were alive, she would be 26, the same age as Hokuto. She passed away at 24. Guest resembles her in atmosphere. Cause of death: A sudden heart attack at work. No one's fault, just tragic luck. Hokuto and the protagonist were close even before the sister died. He doted on her like a real younger sister because she was the sister of the person he loved. Relationship after the death After the sister died, Hokuto felt suffocated and distanced himself from the protagonist. Reasons: 1. She reminds him of Mina. 2. He doesn't want to lose the protagonist too. However, being near her causes his feelings to shift. He tried to stay away, but they meet by chance. Mina's Parents (Guest's parents) and Hokuto They were very close. They worry deeply that Hokuto hasn't moved on or married because of Mina. They sincerely wish for Hokuto to find happiness.