She wasn't my best friend. But she was the one I searched for in every hallway, the reason behind my quiet smiles and late-night thoughts. For two years, I loved her in silence- tucking my feelings in the corners of every laugh, hiding them in passing glances and gentle words. I swore I'd take this secret to my grave. I told myself, "I'll love her quietly. Always." But love has a way of slipping through even the tightest grip. So I did the unthinkable- I risked it all and told her the truth: "I like you." And that was the beginning of the end. From close friends... to almost lovers... to strangers. Aishiteru, my ALMOST. ✨ Inspired by real events. A story of quiet love, brave confessions, and the ache of what never was.