Fuson na Hana wo Aisureba

A collection of stories includes one about Kazuma, the unruly eldest son of a respected dry-goods store. He is close to Koutarou, the son of his father's mistress, who was accepted into the main household after Koutarou's mother passed away. Kazuma confesses his feelings, but Koutarou turns him down and disappears. Soon after, Kazuma is confronted by Ibuki, the skilled and determined second son. The story explores how Kazuma responds to Ibuki's persistence.