prologue

Hope and Kaito had been friends since 10th grade, sharing secrets, dreams, and laughter. Yet, there was one secret Kaito kept locked away, even from himself - he liked her.

Everyone around them could see it, feel it in the air whenever they were together, but Kaito remained oblivious. Despite their long history, their friendship began to fray as college approached.

They drifted apart, their once inseparable bond becoming strained and distant. Kaito buried himself in his own guilt. Would he ever tell hope his ardent feelings? Or not.

Or Will He show it?

Stay tune for ' ARDENT '