Mr Retro

Reiji Tsukishima never believed in chasing after something he couldn't have—until he met Aoi Fujikawa. Calm, composed, and always in control, Reiji found himself drawn to Aoi’s warmth and kindness. The only problem? She was already in a relationship—with another girl, Sena Tachibana.  

From the very start, Reiji and Sena clashed. Their personalities, values, and even the way they looked at Aoi put them at odds. He made it clear—he liked Aoi. And Sena? She wasn’t about to let some guy disrupt their relationship.  

But fate had other plans.  

Despite their rivalry, Reiji and Sena kept crossing paths, their conversations sharper than knives yet laced with something neither wanted to acknowledge. Over time, they found themselves entangled in something deeper—something neither of them expected. A connection that rivaled the very love they were trying to protect.  

As emotions shift and tensions rise, Aoi remains unaware of the growing bond between the two people she loves the most. But when the truth finally comes to light, all three must face a question with no simple answer—can love truly be shared, or must someone be left behind?  

A slow-burn romance of deep emotions, unexpected confessions, and a love that defies the norm—this is *Unraveled Ties.*  

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Unraveled ties

The next day, school life resumed as usual. Students buzzed about upcoming exams, club activities, and the usual gossip. Reiji was still caught between studying, training with Sena, and trying to navigate his feelings toward Aoi. 


"Alright," Sena said, standing in front of him near the school gates after classes had ended. "We're taking this outside." 


Reiji raised an eyebrow. "You make it sound like a fight." 


Sena rolled her eyes. "We're practicing hand-holding while walking. Real couples do this all the time, and you need to look natural." 


Reiji sighed, glancing around. "Do we really have to do this here?" 


"Obviously," Sena said, grabbing his wrist. "Let’s go." 


And just like that, she intertwined their fingers again. 


Reiji felt that familiar warmth, but this time, it was different. They were moving, walking side by side. It wasn’t just a stationary lesson anymore—it was something that looked *real.* 


A Test of Comfort