In a world where unspoken feelings and hidden ambitions collide, Renjiro Takashi is a quiet, observant high school boy who harbors a deep, unrequited love for his intelligent and compassionate classmate, Aiko Nakamura. For years, Renjiro has watched from the shadows, never daring to confess his feelings—until the arrival of the charismatic new student Daichi Sato threatens to change everything.
As Daichi’s charm and confidence win Aiko’s attention, Renjiro is left reeling, his jealousy mixing with regret over his own inaction. When Aiko gives Daichi her phone number, Renjiro’s heart shatters, and in a desperate bid to protect himself from further pain, he withdraws from the only world he’s ever known.
Dear Readers,
Thank you for choosing to dive into "I Am Here"—a story that’s incredibly close to my heart. This novel is a reflection of the emotions, conflicts, and dreams that many of us have experienced at some point in our lives. Love, rivalry, revenge, and the bittersweet pain of unspoken feelings are universal—yet deeply personal.
Through Renjiro Takashi’s journey, I wanted to explore how a single person’s presence—or absence—can change everything. Life often places us in situations where we must confront who we truly are, and in those moments, we discover the strength to rise above our fears.
As you follow Renjiro’s transformation from a quiet, lovestruck boy to a powerful figure with a hidden identity, I hope you’ll find pieces of your own story reflected in his. Maybe you’ll even discover the courage to say: “I am here,” in your own life.
Dear Readers,
Thank you for choosing to dive into "I Am Here"—a story that’s incredibly close to my heart. This novel is a reflection of the emotions, conflicts, and dreams that many of us have experienced at some point in our lives. Love, rivalry, revenge, and th...
