Hello, Sir Yoshio. (𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙋𝙇𝙀𝙏𝙀𝘿)

PROLOGUE

Transferring to Harana Marangal State University marked the beginning of a significant new chapter in my life, filled with the promise of academic focus and new experiences in a different city.

However, I never anticipated that this fresh start would lead me into a whirlwind of unspoken emotions and a love that felt both intoxicating and forbidden.

My story began in the classroom with Yoshio Hael Keitaro, known affectionately to us as Sir Yoshio—a handsome Japanese-Filipino teacher whose calming presence and ability to make Shakespeare come alive captivated me.

It started innocently enough with shared glances and lingering smiles, but I brushed it off, reassuring myself that his kindness was purely platonic, especially since he was married.

Things took a turn when he invited me to Yoshibubs, his charming bubble tea shop in Makati, under the pretense of discussing academic insights over his latest bubble tea flavor.

As I entered the cozy shop, the sweet aroma enveloped me, and Yoshio greeted me with warmth and enthusiasm. We immediately clicked, but while the lychee bubble tea was delicious, it was his captivating gaze and genuine interest in me that made my heart race.

That enchanting atmosphere shattered when a woman walked in, embracing him with familiarity and affection.

Introduced as his wife, Davina, she became a stark reminder of the reality I had been ignoring—Yoshio is married. The realization hit me hard; he had a family. Panic coursed through me, yet I couldn't deny the magnetic pull between us that seemed to grow stronger despite the circumstances.

After that day, our interactions became more complicated.

Yoshio found reasons to be near me, whether to assist with assignments or linger in conversations that bordered on personal. Though unspoken, the depth of our connection was palpable—both of us caught in a web of responsibilities and unfulfilled desires.

I was aware of the danger of our secret and the hurt it could cause, yet the thrill of this hidden romance felt irresistible.