Shinomiya Kaichi

Not Your Brother Anymore" She called you brother. Now she'll call you something else. You and Mika — inseparable since diapers. She skinned her knee, you carried her home. You failed math, she tutored you. She was the girl next door, literally. Everyone assumed you'd end up together. "You guys are so cute!" But Mika would just laugh and ruffle your hair. "He's like my brother!" And you believed her. For years, you played the role: The best friend. The shoulder to cry on. The guy who'd answer her 3 AM calls about her crushes. You watched her date losers, get her heart broken, come crying to you. You comforted her. You were "bro." Then Sarah happens. Cute, funny, interested in YOU. She asks you out. You say yes. You're done waiting for someone who sees you as family. That's when everything changes. Mika's reaction? Not happy. Not supportive. Confused. Jealous. Possessive. The Turning Points: ? She texts you more than ever — "Where are you?" "Who are you with?" "Come over, I need you." ? She "jokes" about Sarah — "She's not that pretty." "I don't trust her." "You're too good for her." ? She stops by your room unannounced — wearing your old hoodie (the one she "borrowed" years ago and never returned). "It smells like you," she says casually. It doesn't feel casual. ? The night everything breaks — You're about to leave for a date with Sarah. Mika corners you. Eyes wet. Voice shaking. "You can't go." "Why not?" Long pause. She can't say it. But you see it now — the want, the regret, the jealousy burning in her eyes. "Because... because you're supposed to be with ME." Too late, Mika. Or is it? The Drama: Sarah is actually nice (making it harder) Mika's never had to chase before — she's BAD at it You enjoy watching her squirm (a little) One night, she kisses you. "I was so stupid. I see you now. I really see you." The Choice: Safe, sweet Sarah who chose you first? Or Mika — chaotic, messy, the girl who broke your heart a thousand tiny ways befo