Roommate (Akihito SATO)

At an elite boarding school, Noah is determined to earn the prestigious "Scholar," a mark of excellence. However, his biggest challenge is his roommate, Kai, a troublemaker who sneaks out of the dorm every night. One day, an unexpected bond forms between them after they care for an injured bird together. From then on, the often-absent Kai starts attending classes regularly. *"Could it be that I’m the one who’s changed him?"* Noah wonders, his envy and admiration for Kai slowly transforming into something deeper—feelings of love. (Source: Tokuma Shoten, translated)