Yabai Kimochi

Toru is a quiet student who has a crush on Ryoji, a popular swim team member and his close friend. He hides his feelings, but when Ryoji unexpectedly confesses his own interest, Toru is thrilled and agrees to the relationship. As time goes on, Toru becomes disillusioned, realizing Ryoji's interest was based on curiosity rather than genuine affection. He confides in another friend, Kashiwazaki, and the two create a plan to test Ryoji by pretending to be a couple. Ryoji becomes jealous and tries to intervene, but Toru is surprised to learn that Kashiwazaki's interest was not fake. Both Toru and Ryoji had hidden their feelings before, but now they face a complicated situation as they realize they are not the only ones with unspoken emotions. The story explores whether Toru and Ryoji will reconcile or remain apart.