Hold My Blooming Shell – If My Childhood Friend Wasn’t a Prince

Synopsis

This is a parallel story in the “What If” series that can be enjoyed independently. Childhood friends Naruse Saki and Amamiya Ria have always been close, with Saki harboring hidden feelings for Ria since childhood. Afraid of ruining their precious bond, Saki never confessed. Believing “I’m the closest to Ria,” Saki thought their relationship would never change—until a childhood promise and a single favor trigger a shift. The seemingly gentle, refreshing childhood friend is revealed to be consumed by jealousy, possessiveness, and obsessive attachment, transforming their bond into something sweet yet twisted. This contemporary Japanese setting features mutual unrequited love, attachment, miscommunication, and intimate scenes. A 71-page creative work featuring adult themes with mosaic censoring for digital distribution.