Kankei wa Mada Level 1

Physical symptoms like sweaty palms, sleepless nights, and a shaky voice are common when experiencing the initial phase of romantic feelings. Many people have experienced this stage, where simply seeing someone they're infatuated with causes their heart to race and renders them unable to speak coherently. Kikuchi, who works at a bookstore, is in this phase with Kaji, a frequent customer. Kikuchi faces an obstacle when a coworker mentions that Kaji recently purchased a children's book, leading to speculation about Kaji's personal life. This raises concerns for Kikuchi, who hasn't yet moved past the early stage of his feelings.