Stay By My Side After the Rain

Six years after leaving his past behind, Kanade Shinichiro runs into his former best friend, Mashiro Kousuke. Kanade tries to avoid him, hiding the unresolved feelings from his past crush. However, Mashiro soon confronts him about his behavior.

Kanade struggles with the emotional aftermath of confessing to Mashiro Kousuke, unsure how it will affect their bond. Despite his doubts, Mashiro Kousuke remains warm and reassuring, subtly expressing affection and trying to deepen their connection, leaving Kanade caught between fear and hope.

Kanade and Mashiro Kousuke go on their first official date, but Kanade can't shake his lingering doubts as he begins to suspect another woman might be involved.

Kanamori urges Kanade to date Aizawa Sumire, but he pushes back. Kanade struggles as the situation forces him into an uncomfortable position where he may have to be honest about his identity.

Mashiro Kosuke suddenly leaves over a family emergency without telling Kanade the truth, cutting off contact. Left confused and anxious, Kanade struggles with the silence and turns to his colleagues for advice.

Kanade and Mashiro grow closer while dealing with jealousy and workplace misunderstandings. After a BL manga artist asks them to pose as references for his work, rumors start spreading about them.

Kanade and Mashiro spend a day together cooking and growing closer, but tension arises when Kanade becomes uneasy during an intimate moment. Kanade struggles with fear and confusion, while Mashiro's possessive side begins to surface.

Mashiro finally opens up to Kanade about his troubled relationship with his mother. As they face their fears and insecurities together, their bond deepens, and they take a step forward in their relationship.

Kanade wakes up at Mashiro's home, and the two reflect on the previous night. While having breakfast together, Mashiro catches Kanade off guard by proposing they start living together, signaling an important step in their renewed relationship.

Mashiro proposes a trip back to Kanade's hometown for a class reunion. Although the expectations of his strict father weigh on him, the visit sparks warm nostalgia and draws them closer, even as their playful closeness nearly gets noticed by Kanade's father.

Kanade faces harsh accusations from his father regarding his sexuality, forcing a dramatic confrontation. As the series nears its end, the episode focuses on emotional vulnerability and standing firm in his relationship with Mashiro despite external pressures.

Kanade and Mashiro solidify their relationship, returning to a sweet, shared life and planning a private wedding ceremony at their cafe.