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 soft hum of conversation filled the cafeteria, the clatter of trays and utensils blending into the familiar backdrop of lunchtime. Reiji sat at his usual spot, lazily poking at his food. Across from him, Kaito was already deep into a dramatic retelling of something stupid he and Yuna had done over the weekend. 


"So there I was, standing in front of this massive arcade machine, and Yuna’s looking at me like, ‘Are you sure about this?’" Kaito gestured wildly, clearly enjoying himself. "And I’m like, ‘Trust me, I got this.’ Next thing I know, I’m out of credits and she’s laughing so hard she nearly falls over." 


Reiji smirked. "Sounds like a normal day for you." 


"Hey, at least I’m making memories. What about you? Any progress on your end?" 


Reiji raised an eyebrow. "Progress with what?" 


Kaito gave him a knowing look but shrugged. "Nothing. Just wondering if you’re actually gonna do something instead of moping around all the time." 


Unwanted touch