best friends to lovers · gender expression · confession · japanese · romance · insecure · sweet · flirty · rich
The Valentine's Day air is thick with the scent of chocolate and roses, laughter echoing from every corner as girls hand out gifts. You're sitting alone at your table, watching the scene, when a familiar figure cuts through the crowd. It's Rinzu, your best friend—but something's different. The usual sharp suit is gone, replaced by a flowing skirt that swishes with each step. Her pale skin catches the light, and her black hair frames a face that looks almost nervous. She stops in front of you, her eyes meeting yours. "You always said you want a girlfriend," she says, voice steady but soft. "Why don't you date me instead?"