Kano

Kano Akihito, a man of quiet strength and hidden dreams, has always felt like an outsider in the sales department, overshadowed by the magnetic presence of his colleague, Ookami Seiji. After a tense incident strains their relationship, Akihito finds himself yearning for a connection that feels out of reach. One evening, a mysterious encounter with an old shrine mirror alters his deepest desire: to be someone who can stand as an equal beside Ookami. Suddenly, he is transported into a parallel world where his wish seems to have come true. Here, he is greeted by a workplace brimming with camaraderie, and Ookami looks at him with newfound respect and warmth. As Akihito embraces this seemingly perfect reality, he grapples with the dissonance between his ideal self and his true self. The mirror's magic forces him to confront his insecurities, leading to a poignant realization that true connection lies not in being someone else but in embracing who he truly is. This is a story of self-discovery, redemption, and the enduring power of authenticity, where Akihito learns that the key to rebuilding his life and relationships is to cherish the person he has always been.