Sasaki to Miyano

Synopsis

Hanzawa sees Sasaki and Miyano at the movie theater and notices their mutual attraction. Miyano decides to tell Sasaki how he feels about him but struggles to work up the courage. He's persuaded to further postpone his confession after hearing a superstition that couples who get together right before Christmas will break up shortly after. During winter break, Miyano runs into Hanzawa and his older brother at the mall. Hanzawa recalls how his two older brothers came out to their mother in the presence of himself and their sister. The break ends, but Miyano is unable to find time alone with Sasaki to confess to him. Finally he is able to arrange to walk home with him after school. Sasaki asks why he always changes the arm he carries his schoolbag on when he sees him, and Miyano explains that it's a habit he developed so his bag won't knock into him when they walk together. Touched by the subtle gesture, Sasaki attempts to kiss him, but Miyano inadvertently pushes him away. Sasaki runs away in embarrassment and shame.

(Source: Wikipedia)