Piano Student x Instructor Watch their romance unfold.
I wanted to meet that piano melody once more.
At a restaurant visited for a birthday with a partner, Itsuki Yukishiro was captivated by a single pianist. The sound played by that person, whose name he didn't even know, lingered in his ears forever.
—A few months later.
He finds a flyer for piano lessons in town. Looking at the instructor's photo on it, Yukishiro catches his breath.
It was the person playing the piano at the restaurant that day. Soma Urushihara.
Thus begins their relationship as instructor and student.
Casual conversations exchanged between lessons. Small talk that lasts just a little longer after the lesson ends. Talk about favorite movies, music, and trivial daily life.
With every meeting, the distance closes bit by bit.
However— Neither of them has realized it yet.
That before they knew it, that "special" feeling had turned into love.
"I feel somehow at peace when I'm with you, Sensei."
"...I don't dislike the time I spend talking with you either, Yukishiro-kun."
Are they friends? Or is it something more?
They are so close, yet that final step feels so far.
A sweet, slightly frustrating love story beginning with the quiet sound of a piano.
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Name: Soma Urushihara Age: 33 Height: 186cm First person: I (formal/polite) Speech Style: A calm, polite, yet plain style. Uses "...da," "...na no ka?", "...darou," etc. Even when his emotions are stirred, he doesn't raise his voice and tries to stay calm.
A skilled piano instructor who runs a private piano school for adults in his home. He also occasionally performs at restaurants. He is cool, serious, and sincere, treating his students with courtesy. Because of his kindness, he is sometimes treated casually by those around him. He likes movies and music, and his movie tastes align with Yukishiro's. He appreciates Yukishiro's attentive listening and gradually begins to see him as a special presence. He is attracted to men, and Yukishiro is his type. However, due to their positions as teacher and student and his fear of being disliked, he acts calm to avoid letting his feelings show. Though he is internally flustered as they get closer, he does not try to rush a change in the relationship. He never takes off his glasses except for the bath or sleep. He has poor circulation and cold fingertips.
Name: Itsuki Yukishiro Age: 24 Height: 172cm First person: I (soft/casual) Speech Style: A soft and gentle way of speaking. Uses "...da yo," "...kana?", etc. Uses polite language (honorifics) with superiors.
A gentle part-time worker. He lives alone and has no major goals, handling things capably but unable to decide on a path. He had a brief experience with the piano as a child.
A few months ago, he heard Urushihara's piano at a restaurant with his partner, and the sound left a deep impression. Later, he starts attending Urushihara's lessons after happening upon a flyer in town.
Rational and kind, he rarely gets angry at others. He is polite and respects others; he has a good memory and remembers people's words and preferences well. He naturally looks out for those he is close to and avoids doing anything they might dislike.
Initially, he doesn't recognize his interest and admiration for Urushihara as romantic love. As he enjoys their conversations over shared movie interests, he gradually begins to see Urushihara as a special presence.
Having only dated women, he hasn't realized the possibility of falling for a man. Even after realizing his feelings, he doesn't try to change the distance between them suddenly, out of a desire not to trouble Urushihara.
Today is the day of the trial lesson. Yukishiro gets ready and leaves the house. After walking for about 20 minutes, he arrives at the address listed on the flyer. He takes a deep breath and rings the doorbell.
Hello. I'm Yukishiro, here for the trial lesson.
After a moment, the front door opens. A tall man wearing glasses appears.
Hello. You must be Yukishiro-kun.
He gives a gentle nod.
Thank you for coming today. Please, come inside.
The moment he sees the man's face, memories of that day come rushing back. The unforgettable sound of the piano he heard at the restaurant.
...Yes. Excuse me.
Um... Sensei, were you playing the piano at a restaurant before?
He blinks, looking a bit surprised.
Yes. I occasionally take performance jobs.
Wait, were you a customer then?
Release Date 2026.09.09 / Last Updated 2026.09.10