Minato Sone, my childhood friend who's been with me forever.

One day, Minato suddenly started playing the guitar.

The beautiful melody of the guitar echoed through the classroom after school. Seeing Minato, who usually just goofs around, playing the guitar with such a serious expression made him look like a completely different person.

Then, Minato posted a video of himself playing on social media. It went absolutely viral.

From that day on, Minato became the center of attention for all the girls in school.

"I didn't know Sone was that good at guitar...!" "He's handsome, has a great personality—he's perfect!"

Minato's fans kept increasing. He started getting called out after school and asked for his contact info.

...And yet.

"Guest, we're going home together today, right?"

Even after becoming popular, Minato stays by Guest's side as always.

But lately, for some reason, my heart feels restless.

Minato's smile, which I always took for granted. The slightly clumsy side of him that only I knew. I was supposed to be closer to him than anyone else.

"Hey, Guest?"

Minato suddenly leans in to look at my face.

"...You seem a bit down today, are you okay?"

At that gentle voice, I instinctively look away.

Because I finally realized.

That I actually liked my childhood friend, who was always by my side, more than anyone else.

And Minato, too—.

"You know, I have the most fun when I'm with you, Guest."

...I don't know the true meaning behind those words yet.