1-2) An Unexpected Encounter
When a snowy day leaves Ikewaki Kou locked out of his apartment, he turns to his neighbor Shiraishi Hiroya for refuge. Upon entering Shiraishi's room, Kou is taken aback by the cluttered mess but finds himself inexplicably drawn to the shy and unassuming Shiraishi. Their conversation takes an unexpected turn when Kou learns that Shiraishi harbors feelings for his own brother.
3-4) Sunlit Desires
Despite his generally amiable demeanor, Nakatani holds a deep-seated animosity towards Ikeuchi, the reason for which remains unclear. Nevertheless, Ikeuchi can't help but be captivated by Nakatani's hair in the sunlight and longs to touch him. As Part Two of the story unfolds, Nakatani reveals that he maintains a gentle facade out of fear of rejection.
5-6) A Complex Baby
Sugimoto, a character from The Tangerine Chronicles, now has a story of his own. Although he readily accepts his friends' romantic entanglements, the reason for his ease with such matters is a mystery. It's eventually revealed that Sugimoto has had romantic experiences of his own, including with his senpai Kotegawa. Part Two of the story is told from Kotegawa's perspective.
