The two formed an instant bond and four years later when Shion is sent to the same prison Nezumi previously escaped from, he rescues Shion. Nezumi had just escaped from prison and Shion helped care for him when the former broke into his home. Shion and Nezumi’s love story starts when the boys are both 12.
It’s important to feel seen in the media, but it’s not everyday you also feel called out (in a good way!). Adachi is nervous, excited, and such an awkward mess that I spent half of the anime cringing about my high school self. Comments from a fan: Adachi and Shimamura is a slow burner that captures the excitement and variety of emotions that come with falling in love and figuring out who you are.