ari's manga / #Sports(9)

Ah, to be young and in love.

Accident/injury. "Childhood friends Iku and Keita have always been inseparable, sharing a love for baseball since they were kids. However, their bond faltered when Keita's baseball career was cut short after he sustained serious injuries saving Iku from an accident. Now in high school, Iku avoids both baseball and Keita, burdened by guilt. But what are Keita's true feelings about Iku’s distance?"

Fine enough read!

"Unrequited"*** love-- so pretty! There's a very natural progression, and it's just so sweet. PEAK school life and sports BL. Waiting for more!

"Yuki has distanced himself from others since a traumatic experience in junior high. His classmate Kawai, the cheerful center of attention, starts reaching out to him. Yuki finds himself drawn to Kawai’s brightness—something he lacks. However, when a playful kiss from Kawai stirs unexpected feelings, Yuki becomes flustered and starts avoiding him, unsure how to handle his emotions."

"Yuta struggles to let go of baseball and his bond with Ritsu, whose recent distance makes Yuta question whether their connection goes beyond friendship." Suuuuuuuch a good childhood friends to lovers sports story. It's quite similar to 18.44-.