Yoshimi is the average Japanese boy, and lives a normal life. Or so it seems. Ever since the first day of his second year of high school, a new kid has been bugging him, and he's all he can think about. Yoshimi thought that it would be him and his small group of friends forever, until someone joins in, causing things to move off balance. Will that unexpected person become something special to him, and not just popular among the girls? And can Yoshimi, a student who can't tell the difference between a promise and a marriage proposal become someone worthy of another?
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*This is a BL story so if you don't favor guyxguy relationships then you might not want to read this
*If you like otome and BL couples then you might like this story!!!
*The setting is Japan so I'm sorry if you don't know how to pronounce names
*A reference I used to write some of this was "Kiss Him Not Me" the anime.
*Isn't the name of this story weird? Well whatever.
*The description doesn't cover the beginning of the story so keep reading to find out more
*This is my first story so hope you enjoy!
Here are some of the characters physical descriptions:
Yoshimi Hase: Black hair, pink eyes, average
Hideo Date: White hair with blue tips, side bangs, skinny but muscular, attractive, blue eyes
Aneko Hase: Sleek black hair, bangs, pink eyes
Hiroto Aki: Brown hair, bangs with green streak, green eyes
Chika Fuse: Black hair, ponytail, brown eyes
Enmei Hoga: Dirty blonde hair, yellowish eyes
Dai Amano: Dark brown hair, warm brown eyes, strong
"Listen, I've got a proposition for you," Azure's firm voice flew across the soft wind of the graveyard, "something mutually beneficial."
Elliot stepped back slightly, "I doubt that."
Azure stepped closer and the street light flickered; he then whispered, it was soft, like the fall of dead leaves, "I can help you keep your scholarship. Don't you want to keep your dream a reality?"
Elliot narrowed his eyes, "Did you do a background check on me?"
"That doesn't answer my question."
"And that didn't answer mine."
(Abridged)
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Life had never been fair to Elliot.
After barely managing to scrape by, he somehow made it to his junior year at Central Haven, one of the most prestigious preparatory high schools in the country.
He was prepared for another two tiresome years of high school, but the future has other plans for him.
The start of the school year brings with it the infamous Central Haven merit project. Unfortunately, it's done in pairs this year. Even worse, he's stuck with Azure, notorious for his flippant demeanor.
His living situation gets worse and his scholarship is at risk.
Azure notices Elliot's struggles and the two make a deal.
Surely Azure's up to something, but what?
Regardless, Elliot isn't in a position to refuse.
...Perhaps they'll find and lose Liberation.
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If you're unsure about this reading this story, I hope you'll at least stick around to chapter 7 when the story begins ramping up. This story is a slow burn, enemies to friends to lovers.
Please do not take this story at surface value as there is a lot of subtext. Be aware: the story can be extremely subtle.
The story delves into various topics with social commentary so if you want a nuanced modern romance story, I highly suggest you give this story a try.
Elliot is a strong protagonist, just less traditional.
Updates will come on Fridays at 4 p.m. (PST) with most months having at least one update. The ending is planned so the story won't be incomplete.