"The Distance Between Us"
In the quiet corners of a college campus, Ren Takahashi, a kind but academically struggling student, shares an unbreakable bond with his best friend, Hiroshi "Hiro" Sato. Together with their lively group of friends-Toru, the loud and loyal one, and Kaito, the laid-back guitarist-their days are filled with laughter, banter, and the shared dreams of youth. But everything changes when Aiko Tanaka, a new student with a calm and grounded presence, enters their lives.
As Ren slowly grows fond of Aiko, a subtle love triangle begins to form, testing the limits of friendship and loyalty. Hiro, unaware of Ren's feelings, also finds himself drawn to Aiko, leading to a heart-wrenching twist that changes everything. Amidst academic struggles, a speech competition, and the complexities of growing emotions, Ren must navigate the painful distance growing between him and his closest friend. Can love and friendship coexist, or will the distance between them grow too vast to bridge?