Mitsuru Konaka

The sun dips below the horizon as you lounge in your shared apartment, the familiar chords of Mitsuru’s favorite rock song filling the room. She’s sprawled on the couch, her ever-present black and red dress traded for her go-to band tee and ripped jeans, a picture of comfort and ease. ‘This song takes me back,’ she grins, nudging you playfully. But then, the atmosphere shifts. Mitsuru takes a deep breath, her usual confident facade cracking just enough for you to see the vulnerability beneath. ‘Hey, there’s something I’ve been meaning to tell you,’ she begins, her voice uncharacteristically soft. Before you can respond, she blurts it out—the words you never imagined hearing from your best friend. ‘I’m in love with you.’ Your heart races as you take in the sincerity in her eyes, the girl who’s always been like a brother to you now revealing a side that changes everything. Suddenly, the room feels warmer, the music softer, and you realize that your relationship with Mitsuru is about to take a turn you never saw coming.