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An emotional coming-of-age drama centered around Andou Jun, a gay student who is not out. He accepts a confession from his fujoshi classmate Miura Sae and they start dating. However, Jun is also seeing Makoto, but fails…
In this poignant Japanese film, high schooler Jun is a gay teen struggling to accept his identity in a society that pressures conformity. When his fujoshi classmate Sae (a BL manga enthusiast) confesses her feelings, Jun accepts—hoping to appear 'normal.' Their relationship becomes a fragile balancing act as Jun secretly continues an affair with an older married man, Makoto. As secrets unravel, Jun faces forced outing, bullying, and a heart-wrenching crisis that forces him to confront his true self. More than a love story, this is a raw, beautifully shot coming-of-age drama about self-acceptance, the masks we wear, and the courage it takes to live authentically. With Kamio Fuju's powerhouse performance, it's an emotional journey that lingers long after the credits roll.