Beauty school students Noburu and Daichi are always together, from their dorms to their group of friends. However, something makes Noburu start thinking of Daichi as more than a friend. Unable to be honest about his feelings, Noburu ends up being mean to Daichi, who unable to understand where he is coming from, feels at a loss. From this stretched relationship, their feelings start to drift apart... "Sorry for thinking I might like you..."Etsuko's new novel focuses on that instant where the friendship between two straight guys turns into a romance.
24-year-old apparel store worker Noburu and 24-year-old hairstylist Daichi used to go to beauty school together. They started dating there and moved to Tokyo after graduating. Before they knew it, they'd been living together for four years. They hide their relationship from the people around them, but they're happy with each other. On the other hand, they're unable to completely erase the anxiety that comes from being in a same-sex relationship. Those small worries start to build up, causing miscommunications...