Unspoken Feelings and a Valentine’s Turning Point

Hotaru is finally certain about her feelings for Hananoi-kun, yet she finds herself unable to say the words out loud. With Valentine’s Day approaching, she wonders if the special occasion will give her the courage she needs—or if something deeper is holding her back. Meanwhile, an unexpected development at work threatens to change everything, pushing Hotaru to confront both her emotions and the reality of her situation.