Love Me Thru the Night

Hiro and Ritsu have shared a decade-long friendship, yet Ritsu is paralyzed by fear—what if Hiro discovers his hidden emotions and pulls away? Despite growing apart over the years, Hiro never misses a chance to crash at Ritsu’s place whenever work brings him to town. These quiet, intimate nights leave Ritsu wondering: is there something more behind Hiro’s visits, or is he just clinging to old habits? The uncertainty gnaws at him, but he can’t bring himself to ask, afraid of shattering the fragile balance between them. Every shared laugh, every lingering glance only deepens the mystery. Ritsu finds himself analyzing every word, every gesture, searching for a sign. Does Hiro feel the same, or is Ritsu reading too much into their closeness? The unspoken tension hangs heavy, but neither dares to break the silence. For now, Ritsu holds onto hope, letting the nights stretch on, each one a bittersweet mix of longing and hesitation.