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 week of exams had arrived, and the entire school was consumed by an atmosphere of stress. The usual chatter in the hallways was replaced by hurried discussions about formulas, historical dates, and last-minute cramming. 


Reiji sat at his desk, flipping through his notes lazily. He wasn’t the type to stress over exams, but that didn’t mean he could slack off entirely. His grades were decent—not top-tier like Sena’s, but good enough to keep him from any real trouble. 


He glanced sideways. **She was sitting a few seats away, scanning her notes with an intense focus, practically radiating an aura of determination.** It wasn’t surprising—Sena was one of the top students in their grade. 


"Yo, Tsukishima," Kaito called from behind. 


Reiji turned, only to see Kaito grinning smugly. "How’s the studying going?" 


The Pressure of Exams