From: Fuhoe Scans Ao who fell into the sea not long after he arrived on a trip to the southern islands. When I woke up, I was kissed (artificial respiration) by a mysterious young man. That young man, Taiga, appeared to save me from almost drowning. One thing led to another and I asked him to be my guide on the island. During his stay, with Taiga teaching him how to swim and sharing meals together, The two grew closer as he spent time with the friendly Taiga. When he revealed that it was actually a trip to nurse his heartache after being rejected by his “boyfriend,” Taiga listened sympathetically without feeling uncomfortable and cheered him up. When his body reacted to the gentle voice and touch that reminded him of his ex, Ao panicked that Taiga might have noticed. When Taiga tells him, “I’ll take his place,” and gently touches him—? “Even as just a ‘substitute,’ if I can comfort you…” A caring younger man and a heartbroken designer A healing love that starts from gentleness on a southern island