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

With exams right around the corner, the school had shifted into full-on study mode. The once lively hallways had become quieter, students drowning in textbooks and notebooks as they tried to cram in every last bit of knowledge before the tests began. 


For the past few days, he and Sena had spent their afternoons in the library, their usual lessons momentarily set aside in favor of studying. They sat across from each other, silently flipping through pages, the only sound between them being the scribbling of pens against paper. 


No hand-holding. No awkward staring contests. Just two students focusing on their studies. 


Yet, despite this, Reiji found himself increasingly distracted. 


Not by the equations in his textbook. Not by the upcoming test. 


A Moment of Weakness