Nante Nasakenai Bokurada.

A new idol on the rise, Souda Natsumi, and her friend from high school, Iiyama Yukiya, meet again at a music store. What lies at the end of this unwanted encounter? The premise is a brief, bittersweet drama about the past catching up with a rising star and the feelings that were never resolved.The strength is the emotion. The awkward reunion is drawn with sincerity, and the music setting gives the story a warm, reflective texture. The tension between the two leads is handled with restraint.The weaknesses are about scope. The one-shot is very short, so its emotional arc is brief and some scenes feel slight. Readers wanting a longer story may find it quick.Recommended for readers who enjoy short, bittersweet stories about music and old feelings. Expect a quiet, emotional read best taken in one sitting.