Momoi Tomoki is a gloomy but hardworking teenage boy. When anyone sees him in his school uniform, they won't find a single fault with him. He's the perfect first year male student of B High. The customers he serves with a graceful smile without a complaint, have none to give. He's actually quite popular and easy to talk to. At home, he does the chores he's asked to do and seems like a son any mother would be proud of.

But that's not the truth. In reality, he's anxious, always trying to hide his true self. He knows he can't let anyone see who he truly is. He'd be a son, brother, student, friend and neighbour to be ashamed of.

Why? Because he's not like a boy should be. He likes pastels, his favourite animals are cute bunnies and fluffy doggies, his favourite TV shows are about magical girls, and his room is decorated as if he was a girl and not a boy.

In fact, he's not a boy! And that's the problem.

Tomoki is nonbinary, and he hates himself for it. He just wants to fit in and be like everybody else. Just how far does he need to go to be normal? When will the malicious words stop?

Or... is there a way for him to not suppress his true self?

Beyond the Horizon

Tomo let Shinnosuke support himself against his shoulder. The old man wasn’t capable of walking too fast anymore and it seemed the walk to his daughter’s house tired him out. 


“I don’t mean to be rude, but have you considered seeing people while seated in a chair?” 


Shinnosuke scoffed. “You think I haven’t tried? Those children of mine are all good-for-nothings, except for your grandmother and Kanako. How did I raise them so well?” 


“How did Shouji manage to raise anyone? Both are things no one can possibly know.” 


They arrived at the house and Tomo was about to ring the doorbell, but Shinnosuke simply opened the door as if it was his house. 


“Dad?!” The middle-aged woman rushed to the door. “Why are you here? Did you walk all the way?” 


“Hmph. It’s only so far. Old men need to move too.” 


“Don’t strain yourself too much, dad.” 


Episode 25