Does the Scary Photographer Yasaka-san Really Love Me!?

Synopsis

Furukawa, a college student working as a part-time camera assistant at a local station, has been hopelessly in love with news cameraman Yasaka for a year and a half. Known for being strict and blunt, Yasaka often shouts on set, earning him a fearsome reputation. But Furukawa alone knows the truth: the surprisingly delicate and gentle way his fingers handle his precious camera. Captivated by this contrast, she spends her days fantasizing about being touched by those hands, her heart racing in secret. As graduation approaches and her part-time job ends, Furukawa says her goodbyes to Yasaka, unable to confess her feelings. Just as she thinks it's all over, Yasaka hands her a novel, saying, "Here, take this." Walking home with a heavy heart, she flips through the pages and finds something unexpected tucked inside—a photograph of herself, smiling brightly. Could it be that Yasaka feels the same way? Unable to contain herself, Furukawa musters her courage and calls him. "I've always loved you! You don't have to answer, I just wanted you to know..." Just as she tries to hang up, his voice comes through the receiver, sounding uncharacteristically flustered. "Is that all? ...Can I come over to your place now?" The sweet, melting night she never thought possible with the clumsy, older cameraman is about to begin.