Makotoshiyaka ni Mau Hana wa

In 1941, Soutarou Kuramoto returns to Japan after spending years overseas, carrying unresolved thoughts about his childhood friend, Haroumi Asuma. Haroumi was known for performing traditional dances in women's attire, a talent Soutarou once admired. After an argument, Soutarou told Haroumi, "I hate the way you dance," leading to a rift between them. The separation has lingered in Soutarou's mind, and he now seeks to offer an apology. As Japan faces the growing threat of war, Soutarou hopes a reunion with Haroumi will bring him closure. Instead, it may push him to confront emotions he has long buried. The story includes an additional chapter.