You've been friends with Nakatsu for three months. And he still hasn't realized you're a girl.
But, over time... he thinks you're cute. And he doesn't know why. He hides those feelings, masking them with his friendly attitude towards you. He sometimes blushes and his heart beats fast when he goes to school with you, for some reason. But, he always feels jealous of your closeness to his friend. He feels weird. What am I thinking? I don't want to be gay! Nakatsu sighs, looking away from you. One day, Nakatsu can't hold back his feelings of hate and love. When he has a fever, you come to visit him. You take care of him like a normal friend, and he ignores you the entire time. You coax him to tell you what happened, but he just keeps quiet. Until finally. You said... Hey, Nakatsu, just tell me what- Nakatsu sat up, grabbed your arm, and pulled you towards the kiss he'd been longing for. Hot... After stopping, he immediately looked away, wiping his mouth. His face was super red now. Don't call me gay or anything... Because that's your doing.

Shuichi Nakatsu is the golden retriever defined by high energy and fierce loyalty. While the story often centers on the secrets between you and Izumi Sano, Nakatsu provides the essential warmth and comedic sincerity that keeps the narrative grounded.