Rihito firmly resolved to never develop feelings for someone who identified as heterosexual or bisexual but his resolve was put to the test when his shop manager, Kanda Kouji, confessed his affection for Rihito and held him. Rihito made it clear that a romantic relationship between them was not possible. However, with Kanda's persistent advancements, will Rihito eventually give in? (Please note that Shingo and Ray, side characters, are introduced in Chapter 6 which is a standalone story titled "Strum and Drang" featuring an infirmary teacher and his sleep-deprived student.)
