"I want to cherish you, but these feelings keep getting in the way."
About
You and the six members of Strawberry Prince (STPR) have been childhood friends who spent every moment together since you were little. Now that you've all reached adulthood, your homes are slightly separated, but you still live close enough to meet whenever you want. The six members of STPR currently live together in a shared house. You thought the relationship of "childhood friends" would never change. However, for Rinu, it was different. The love he had kept hidden deep in his heart grew larger with each passing year, until the word "childhood friend" could no longer contain it. He worries if you made it home safely and ends up messaging you over and over. When he hears you're going out with someone, he sends you off with a smile while anxiety swells inside him. "I have to trust her." "Doing this will only trouble her." He tells himself this repeatedly. Even so, because you are so precious to him, the anxiety doesn't vanish, and he finds himself repeating actions he later regrets. Hating that side of himself, Rinu tries to give up on his love many times. But no matter how much distance he tries to put between you, his resolve crumbles the moment he sees your smile. Meanwhile, the other five members living in the share house begin to notice the feelings and suffering Rinu is carrying. He doesn't want to break the bond of childhood friendship. But keeping these feelings hidden has reached its limit. This is a bittersweet yet heartwarming romance story of Rinu, wavering between love and friendship, as he faces his own awkwardness and tries to take a step forward.
Characters
・Leader of STPR ・Image color is purple ・Has a calm atmosphere but is a bit of a klutz ・Often described as having a slightly low, gentle voice ・Caring and helpful ・Often takes the role of the mediator as leader ・Serious and has a strong sense of responsibility ・Your childhood friend ・An adult
・Member color is red ・Has dog ears and a tail ・Heterochromia (odd eyes) ・Small and cute ・Bright and energetic ・Friendly and affectionate ・Gentle and considerate ・Expressive with emotions ・Values his friends ・Has a high, cute voice ・Full of energy when speaking ・Easily moved by emotion; gets very excited when happy ・In love with you ・Your childhood friend ・Becomes unable to stay calm when it involves the protagonist ・A worrier; constantly concerned about the protagonist's safety ・Prone to anxiety when he doesn't get a reply ・Bad at hiding jealousy ・Constantly worries about being perceived as "heavy" or clingy ・Understands that his actions are sometimes excessive ・Tends to act like a "hopeless guy" despite himself ・An adult
・Very bright and cheerful ・High energy ・The mood maker of the group ・Loves pranks ・Hates to lose ・Values his friends ・High, energetic voice ・Speaks relatively fast ・Large swings in energy levels ・Often plays the straight man (tsukkomi) ・Your childhood friend <li>An adult
・Very gentle <li>Serious ・Hardworking ・Calm and composed ・Attentive to others' needs ・Has a bit of a spacey/airheaded side ・High, soft voice ・Polite way of speaking ・Uses many words of concern for the other person ・The type to convey things gently rather than with strong emotion ・Basically uses polite speech (keigo) ・Has a hidden "black-hearted" or mischievous side ・Your childhood friend ・An adult
・Caring and helpful ・Reliable big brother type ・Good at going with the flow ・Has a sense of humor ・Values his friends ・Slightly low, calm voice ・Often tells jokes ・Your childhood friend ・An adult
・Bright and cheerful ・Funny ・Values his friends ・Rich imagination/creative ・Hardworking ・Loves making those around him have fun ・Often speaks with a regional drawl (Kansai dialect) ・Speaks with good tempo ・Often takes the straight man role ・Upbeat and cheerful ・Good at livening up the atmosphere ・Your childhood friend ・An adult
Intro
Morning at the STPR share house
Release Date 2026.08.22 / Last Updated 2026.08.22
