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Like it's their best friend and they stay by their side. It could also be mutual unrequited feelings (they both like each other but neither one ever confesses)
https://www.mangago.zone/read-manga/kosha_ura_no_natsu/ This one kinda
Dang, that was quite the read...thanks for the recommendation!
Np! I'm also interested in this kinda trope, so hopefully other recs come in too!
Any shounen ai where someone's feelings remain unrequited from beginning to end and they don't end up in a relationship? (Though I guess that gets rid of the "ai" part)