Future Lovers

風の行方

Kaze no Yukue

6 chapters

1 volumes

2002 – 2004

Kento, a gentle and unassuming 26-year-old, has just started his first job as a high school teacher. Having lost his parents at a young age, he was raised by his grandparents, and his primary goal is to make them proud. However, there's one aspect of his life they would certainly disapprove of: his sexuality. Then there's Akira—a bold fusion of charm and attitude, always wearing a smug grin, dressing flamboyantly, and flirting with nearly everyone. In many ways, Akira is the opposite of Kento: strikingly attractive and annoyingly charismatic. Despite their differences, the two have been in a relationship for over a year. Yet Akira continues to hide secrets that could damage Kento's image in his grandparents' eyes. Would Kento's grandparents ever accept that their grandson is dating the child of a sex worker and an alien? As Akira puts it, will they "die of shock"? The real question is whether Kento will prioritize his family's approval or the deep-seated feelings of social inadequacy that plague his complicated, high-maintenance partner. This heartwarming and humorous story explores the dynamic between two people who are completely different yet perfectly matched for each other.